AI-Native Interfaces Engineer: Prototyping Next-Gen UX

Visa Hunt; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; 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’ll work at the intersection of engineering, product, and design to prototype and build novel interface concepts beyond traditional software paradigms.

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

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience building user-facing products.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-moving environments.
• Experience with Apple platforms, Windows, or desktop development.
• Excited by zero-to-one product development and early-stage exploration.
• Strong product sense and focus on user experience and interaction design.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Desktop/ platform development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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

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