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Software Engineer, Backend (Knowledge Innovation)

OpenAISan Francisco
On-site Full-time

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4+ years of backend engineering experience in product-driven environments. Strong proficiency in relevant backend technologies. Experience with scalable architecture and cloud-based services. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams. Hands-on experience with API development and data integration.

About the job

About Our Team
The Knowledge Innovation team at OpenAI is at the forefront of transforming the way knowledge is harnessed and applied. We are developing a sophisticated, model-driven knowledge ecosystem that continually adapts to the evolving needs of our products, systems, and clients. By utilizing cutting-edge models and technologies—some of which are still in development—we aim to assist and automate operations that serve both internal stakeholders and external clients worldwide. Our team operates as a cohesive, multi-disciplinary unit, thriving on rapid feedback from customers, some of whom are just a few pods away. We prioritize swift iteration and engineering for sustainable, long-term impact, consistently identifying patterns across diverse tasks and focusing on building intuitive solutions that apply premier knowledge across various domains.


Our work showcases the transformative potential of OpenAI technologies. We design systems that demonstrate the significant leverage achievable through well-crafted AI implementations. By addressing internal use cases centered around knowledge systems, automation solutions, and intelligent agents, we validate our impact before scaling up.


About This Role
We are searching for a talented Backend Software Engineer to architect and expand the infrastructure that underpins our knowledge systems. This technical and cross-functional position involves developing resilient systems and backend services that serve as the backbone for how knowledge is generated, accessed, and utilized throughout OpenAI.


In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs to facilitate intelligent automation and knowledge systems.

  • Integrate and organize data across internal platforms, optimizing it for downstream systems and AI workflows.

  • Work closely with product, research, and engineering teams to embed OpenAI models into impactful workflows.

  • Take ownership of the entire development lifecycle for new backend systems and internal platform capabilities.

  • Build with scalability and maintainability in mind while rapidly iterating on innovative ideas.

You may be a strong candidate if you possess:

  • A minimum of 4 years of backend engineering experience in product-focused companies (excluding internships).

  • Expertise in backend technologies; our tech stack includes...

About OpenAI

At OpenAI, we are dedicated to advancing digital intelligence in ways that are safe and beneficial to humanity. Our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits everyone. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and we work passionately to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI technology.

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