Backend Systems Engineer: Scalable APIs & Safety (Equity)

OpenAI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity offers

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join its Applied Foundations team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you'll architect and enhance scalable backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and safety across the platform. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in distributed systems and backend languages like Go or Python. The compensation ranges from $185,000 to $385,000 with equity offers, reflecting OpenAI's commitment to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with distributed systems, APIs, and backend languages.
• Experience setting up and maintaining production backend services and data pipelines.
• Eagerness to help colleagues and a humble attitude.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and improve scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Drive performance, reliability, and safety across distributed services.
• Participate in long-term architectural planning and technical design reviews.

Skills

Distributed systems

APIs

Go

Python

Rust

C++

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join its Applied Foundations team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you'll architect and enhance scalable backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and safety across the platform. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in distributed systems and backend languages like Go or Python. The compensation ranges from $185,000 to $385,000 with equity offers, reflecting OpenAI's commitment to be an equal opportunity employer.