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- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA with 1,001+ employees
- $68.9 billion raised in funding from top investors
- Launched ChatGPT, gaining 1 million users in 5 days
- 20-week paid parental leave and unlimited PTO policy
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Backend Engineer • Mid-Level
Skills & Technologies
Overview
OpenAI is hiring a Backend Software Engineer for their B2B Connectors team to design and operate infrastructure for enterprise-grade connectivity. You'll work with Python, AWS, and Docker to ensure reliable integrations at scale.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 3+ years of experience in backend engineering, focusing on building scalable systems that integrate with various platforms. Your expertise in Python and AWS allows you to design robust solutions that meet enterprise needs. You understand the importance of security and compliance in software development, ensuring that your work adheres to best practices and industry standards. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product engineering and security teams to deliver high-quality software. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex challenges, and you are comfortable with incident response and operational tooling. You are passionate about leveraging technology to drive economic growth and improve business operations.
What you'll do
In this role, you will design and operate the infrastructure that powers connector sync, indexing, and retrieval at scale. You will build the control plane primitives for connectors, focusing on job orchestration, queues, storage, caching, and observability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that the connectors are reliable, secure, and scalable. You will also be responsible for implementing auth flows, rate limiting, and safe rollouts, contributing to the overall performance and reliability of the Connectors Platform. Your work will directly impact how businesses and governments utilize OpenAI's products, making a significant contribution to the mission of benefiting humanity through AGI.
What we offer
At OpenAI, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through technology. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation, allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of technology. Join us in our mission to redefine how industries operate and empower people through advanced AI solutions.
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