Software Engineer, Research Developer Productivity

🕒 September 25, 2025

🏢🏡 San Francisco – Hybrid

💵 $255k - $325k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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OpenAI

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2015

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Artificial Intelligence • SaaS • Enterprise

OpenAI is a leading research organization and company dedicated to creating advanced artificial intelligence technology, with a strong emphasis on safety and ethical considerations. OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. The company develops AI products like ChatGPT, which can assist users with tasks ranging from everyday requests to complex enterprise solutions. OpenAI also provides an API platform that integrates its AI models into various applications. The company is focused on innovation in AI and improving data analysis capabilities, while emphasizing safety and ethical governance of their systems.

📋 Description

• Build and maintain systems that allow the research + engineering organization to iteratively develop, test, and deploy new features reliably and with high velocity • Oversee and drive vision for how to build, test, and deploy software across the organization • Drive the design of continuous integration pipelines, testing infrastructure, and training/support around the build system • Own and improve developer experience for Python, Rust, and C++ environments in a large monorepo • Provide tools and metrics to support fast-paced culture and ensure a stable, scalable platform for growth • Collaborate frequently with other teams to speed up development of state-of-the-art capabilities • Foster a seamless and low-friction development experience for OpenAI’s research

🎯 Requirements

• Supported large monorepo development and deployment • Proficient Python programmer working in large monorepos • Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes • Experienced in CI/CD • Experience with Python, Rust, and C++ codebases (current environment relies heavily on these languages) • Pragmatic and passionate about improving development experience for engineers and scientists • Ability to design and drive CI/CD pipelines, testing infrastructure, and build system tooling • Ability to provide training and support around build systems and developer workflows • Able to work from San Francisco, CA office three days per week (hybrid)

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit) • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks) • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law) • Mental health and wellness support • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible • Relocation support for eligible employees • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided • Offers equity and performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees