Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in building and managing foundational services that bridge core infrastructure and product engineering teams. Your experience includes designing and operating critical backend platforms, and you thrive on challenges related to distributed systems. You are passionate about creating well-designed APIs and abstractions that empower product teams to move quickly and efficiently.

You have hands-on experience with caching infrastructure such as Redis or Memcached, and you understand the complexities of metadata storage solutions like FoundationDB. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to collaborate effectively with product teams, ensuring that the services you build are scalable and reliable.

You enjoy working in a hybrid environment, balancing time in the office with remote work. You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.

Desirable

Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Temporal is a plus, as is familiarity with building resilient systems that can handle high loads and maintain performance under pressure. You are also comfortable with the challenges of managing distributed systems and are eager to tackle these challenges head-on.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design, build, and maintain shared infrastructure services that include caching layers, workflow orchestration, metadata stores, and file storage services. You will collaborate closely with product teams to provide scalable and reliable primitives that abstract the complexities of distributed systems, enabling them to focus on delivering value to customers.

You will be responsible for improving the performance, resilience, and scalability of core services that power customer-facing applications. This involves not only writing code but also participating in code reviews and mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of learning and growth within the team.

You will engage in problem-solving discussions with your peers, sharing insights and strategies to overcome technical challenges. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the product teams, allowing them to innovate and deliver high-quality products to users.

What we offer

OpenAI provides a supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is shaping the future of artificial intelligence. We offer relocation assistance for new employees and a hybrid work model that allows for flexibility in your work schedule.

You will also have access to professional development resources to help you grow in your career. We believe in the potential of AI to solve global challenges and are committed to ensuring that its benefits are widely shared. Join us in this mission and make a meaningful impact through your work.