Software Engineer - API Designer
@ OpenAI

San Francisco, CA
$300,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About The Team

Our team brings OpenAI’s most capable technology to the world through our developer platform: the OpenAI API. As the leading AI development platform, our API is used by millions of developers and enterprises globally, powering many AI applications.

About The Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer - API Designer to own the design of our APIs. Every endpoint, field name, and enum value is treated as a vital product interface. You will play a major role in shaping the future roadmap of the OpenAI API – by both building and designing it.

In This Role, You Will

  • Design and build new API endpoints and improve existing ones.
  • Lead the API review process to ensure high design standards.
  • Collaborate with the Developer Experience and GTM teams.

You Might Thrive In This Role If You

  • Value precision and excellence in API design.
  • Excel in an independent, fast-paced environment with ambiguous requirements.
  • Enjoy building products for developer communities and value user feedback.
  • Are willing to blend technical engineering with product decisions.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We are committed to safety, diversity, and equal opportunities in every aspect of our work.

Additional Information

This role comes with a competitive compensation range of $255K - $405K. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Key skills/competency

  • API design
  • Software engineering
  • Product design
  • Collaboration
  • Developer experience
  • Backend development
  • Endpoint architecture
  • Review processes
  • Technical leadership
  • Innovation
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How to Get Hired at OpenAI

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight API design and collaboration skills.
  • Showcase projects: Include examples of API development work.
  • Research OpenAI: Understand their mission and technologies.
  • Practice technical questions: Prepare for API design challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review API design principles.
Study endpoint architecture patterns.
Practice backend coding challenges.
Learn OpenAI API documentation.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past collaborative projects.
Explain decision-making in ambiguous situations.
Share feedback handling experience.
Discuss independent problem-solving examples.

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