Backend Software Engineer Job at OpenAI (San Francisco)

Backend Software Engineer

OpenAI

Location:
United States , San Francisco ▼
New York
Seattle

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

185000.00 - 385000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Backend Software Engineers design and implement the services and infrastructure powering ChatGPT. Core backend engineering is central to delivering reliable, scalable, and performant AI-driven products. Our Backend teams span Search Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Personalization, Ecosystems, Growth, and more—building services, data systems, and APIs that power ChatGPT’s global footprint.

Job Responsibility:

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, APIs, and backend languages (e.g., Go, Python, Rust, C++)
Enjoy building resilient services that handle large scale and complexity
Passionate about system design, reliability, and operational excellence

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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