
Android Engineer, ChatGPT Engineering
OpenAI · Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area
Job highlights
- Lead Android app development for ChatGPT experiences.
- Set high standards for performance and reliability.
- Collaborate to create impactful user experiences.
- Define mobile platform architecture and technical decisions.
- Mentor and influence fellow engineers through reviews.
About the role
About The Team
The ChatGPT organization at OpenAI supports our mission by innovating across multiple core domains — from Growth and Personalization to Search Infrastructure and beyond. We’re scaling teams that build experiences, tools, and systems that power ChatGPT on every platform where users engage.About The Role
We’re hiring an Android Software Engineer to lead development of new Android experiences for ChatGPT.In This Role, You Will
- Design and develop new features and capabilities for ChatGPT’s Android app.
- Establish strong engineering standards for performance, reliability, and code quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to craft experiences that resonate with users.
- Shape technical decisions and define long-term architecture for mobile platforms.
- Mentor and influence peers through code reviews and shared ownership.
You Might Thrive In This Role If You
- You have strong expertise in Android (Kotlin/Java), modern architecture patterns, and Jetpack.
- You’re passionate about mobile UX and system performance.
- You enjoy working in dynamic, cross-functional environments.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. Key skills/competency:- Android Development
- Kotlin
- Java
- Mobile UX
- System Performance
- Software Engineering
- Architecture Patterns
- Jetpack
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Mentorship
Skills & topics
- Android Engineer
- Android Development
- Kotlin
- Java
- Mobile UX
- System Performance
- Software Engineering
- Architecture Patterns
- Jetpack
- OpenAI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Android development, Kotlin/Java, and Jetpack experience relevant to OpenAI's mission.
- Showcase your passion: Emphasize your interest in mobile UX, system performance, and AI advancements.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss Android architecture, coding challenges, and problem-solving approaches.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Prepare examples of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Research OpenAI's values: Understand their commitment to AI safety and benefiting humanity.
Technical preparation
Master Kotlin/Java and Android SDK fundamentals.,Deep dive into Jetpack components and architecture.,Practice designing scalable mobile system architectures.,Prepare to discuss performance optimization techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging Android feature you built.,How do you ensure code quality and reliability?,Give an example of cross-functional collaboration.,How do you mentor junior engineers?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific Android experience is OpenAI looking for in an Android Engineer?
- OpenAI is seeking an Android Engineer with strong expertise in Android development using Kotlin or Java, modern architecture patterns, and Jetpack. Experience with mobile UX and system performance is highly valued for this role at OpenAI.
- How can I best showcase my passion for mobile UX and system performance for the Android Engineer role at OpenAI?
- For the Android Engineer position at OpenAI, highlight specific projects where you've significantly improved user experience or system performance on Android. Quantify your achievements and mention any contributions to performance optimization or UI/UX enhancements.
- What is the application process like for an Android Engineer at OpenAI?
- The application process for an Android Engineer at OpenAI typically involves resume review, technical interviews focusing on Android development (Kotlin/Java, architecture, Jetpack), and discussions about your experience with mobile UX and system performance. You may also engage with cross-functional teams.
- Does OpenAI offer opportunities for mentorship and influence in the Android Engineer role?
- Yes, the Android Engineer role at OpenAI explicitly mentions mentoring and influencing peers through code reviews and shared ownership. This indicates a culture that values knowledge sharing and collaborative growth among its engineering teams.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Android Engineer position at OpenAI?
- The key technical skills for the Android Engineer role at OpenAI include strong expertise in Android development (Kotlin/Java), modern architecture patterns, and Jetpack. A passion for mobile UX and system performance is also crucial.
- How does OpenAI approach AI development and safety, and how does it relate to the Android Engineer role?
- OpenAI is dedicated to developing and deploying AI that benefits all of humanity, with a strong emphasis on safety. As an Android Engineer, you'll contribute to building user-facing experiences for ChatGPT, ensuring these powerful AI tools are accessible and reliable through well-engineered mobile applications.