Backend Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have strong experience with backend engineering, particularly in designing and implementing scalable systems. Your expertise includes working with distributed systems and APIs, and you are comfortable with backend languages such as Go, Python, Rust, and C++. You enjoy building resilient services that can handle large scale and complexity, and you are passionate about system design, reliability, and operational excellence.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product, data science, and frontend teams to deliver high-quality AI-driven products. Your ability to drive performance, reliability, and security across distributed services is a key asset. You are also open to participating in long-term architectural planning and technical design reviews, contributing to the overall success of the team.

What you'll do

As a Backend Software Engineer at OpenAI, you will architect, build, and improve scalable backend systems and APIs that power ChatGPT. You will be responsible for driving performance, reliability, and security across distributed services, ensuring that the infrastructure meets the demands of a global user base. Your role will involve implementing data storage, retrieval, compute, and integration solutions that are critical to the functionality of our products.

You will participate in long-term architectural planning and technical design reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliverables. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and scalability of our services, making them more efficient and reliable. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and share your knowledge with the team, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

What we offer

At OpenAI, we are committed to ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. You will be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of AI capabilities and seeks to deploy them safely and effectively. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. You will have access to resources and support to help you grow in your career, along with opportunities to work on innovative projects that have a meaningful impact on the world.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of technology and making a difference in the field of artificial intelligence.