Software Engineer, Applied Emerging Talent (2027)

OpenAI - San Francisco, CA

Hiring: Software Engineer, Applied Emerging Talent (2027) Company: OpenAI Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 17:59:01 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: JavaScript, React, Python, Postgres, MySQL, AI/ML, Backend Development, Customer-Facing Products, Scalability Experience: - 0-1 years of experience in software engineering or a relevant field - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience Required Skills: - Proficiency with JavaScript, React, and some backend languages (we use Python) - Some experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL - Interest in AI/ML (direct experience not required) - Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines Qualifications: - Self-starter who cares deeply about the end user experience - Takes pride in building products to solve customer needs - Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, product managers, designers, and operations folks - Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture Compensation: - Base pay range: $180,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!