Software Engineer, Online Storage at OpenAI

Seattle, Washington, United States

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$255,000 – $405,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Experience building (and rebuilding) production systems to support new product capabilities and growing scale
Deep care about the end-user experience and take pride in solving real customer needs
Embrace a humble, collaborative mindset and go the extra mile to support your teammates and the broader mission
Own problems end-to-end – you’re comfortable learning on the fly to fill gaps and get things done
Hands-on experience with distributed systems such as data storage, caching, search, or other backend infrastructure components
Prioritize the reliability, scalability, and performance of large-scale systems
Thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and enjoy iterating rapidly on product and research initiatives

Responsibilities

Design and build highly scalable, reliable, and performant database systems
Design and build highly simple and intuitive APIs for the underlying database
Analyze and resolve performance and scalability bottlenecks to improve overall system efficiency
Debug, instrument, and fix system issues – from pinpointing root causes to delivering long-term solutions
Define technical strategy and guide the development of robust infrastructure that supports high-scale production systems and evolving business needs
Collaborate closely with product teams to deeply understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions
Boost engineering productivity by building intuitive tools and systems that empower fellow developers
Foster an inclusive team culture, encouraging diverse perspectives, radical candor, and thoughtful challenge to groupthink
Own the reliability of the systems you build, including participating in an on-call rotation to address critical incidents

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Database SystemsAPIsScalabilityPerformance OptimizationDebuggingInstrumentationDistributed SystemsReliability EngineeringInfrastructureOn-call

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $255K - $405K.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need hands-on experience with distributed systems such as data storage, caching, search, or other backend infrastructure components, experience building production systems to support growing scale, and the ability to prioritize reliability, scalability, and performance of large-scale systems.

What is the team culture like at OpenAI's Online Storage team?

The team is growing and focused on building databases and online infrastructure for products like ChatGPT and Sora, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that fosters inclusive culture, diverse perspectives, radical candor, and thoughtful challenge to groupthink.

What makes a strong candidate for this Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates embrace a humble, collaborative mindset, own problems end-to-end, thrive in ambiguous fast-paced environments, deeply care about end-user experience, and have experience with distributed systems and large-scale reliability.

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees