Backend Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and improve scalable backend systems and APIs
• Drive performance, reliability, and security across distributed services
• Work closely with product, data science, and frontend teams
• Implement data storage, retrieval, compute, and integration solutions
• Participate in long-term architectural planning and technical design reviews

Requirements

• Strong experience with distributed systems and APIs
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Go, Python, Rust, or C++
• Expertise in system design and building resilient services at scale
• Passion for reliability and operational excellence

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $185K – $385K plus equity and performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible PTO and paid parental leave
• Daily meals in the office and meal delivery credits
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Mental health and wellness support

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of AI capabilities and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products.