AI Interface Engineer - Prototyping Next-Gen Interactions

OpenAI; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking exceptional engineers to invent new ways for people to interact with AI. You will work at the intersection of engineering, product, and design to prototype and build novel interface concepts that push beyond traditional software paradigms.

This role requires comfort with ambiguity, strong product instincts, and a willingness to move fluidly between experimentation and production systems. You’ll help shape capabilities and user experiences across AI platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience building user-facing products.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Experience with Apple platforms, Windows, or desktop development.
• Interest in zero-to-one product development and early-stage exploration.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and build novel AI-native interfaces and interaction models.
• Develop foundational technologies and frameworks that enable generative UI and computer use experiences.
• Collaborate closely with designers, product thinkers, and engineers to rapidly explore and validate new concepts.
• Build end-to-end prototypes and production systems that can influence future OpenAI products.
• Contribute to platform technologies that can be adopted across multiple product surfaces.
• Help establish technical direction and engineering best practices for an incubation-stage team.
• Participate in a highly iterative development process focused on learning, experimentation, and user feedback.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

UI/UX thinking

Prototype development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

OpenAI is seeking exceptional engineers to invent new ways for people to interact with AI. You will work at the intersection of engineering, product, and design to prototype and build novel interface concepts that push beyond traditional software paradigms.

This role requires comfort with ambiguity, strong product instincts, and a willingness to move fluidly between experimentation and production systems. You’ll help shape capabilities and user experiences across AI platforms.