mid Software Engineer ic Bachelor's · Posted Jan 23, 2026
$230,000 – $325,000
USD per year

About this role

OpenAI is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in San Francisco, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, TypeScript, React, AWS. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $230,000–$325,000 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Francisco, CA
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
IT
Posted
Jan 23, 2026
AI Summary
Build and maintain secure, scalable workforce technology infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automation across multiple clouds. Design internal tools, Slack bots, and IAM integrations while collaborating with security teams on Zero Trust compliance. Requires strong background in infrastructure automation, cloud services, and identity management.

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Job description

from OpenAI careers

About the Team

OpenAI’s Applications Engineering team engineers, owns, and evolves OpenAI’s core productivity ecosystem—not simply as custodians of SaaS solutions, but by building custom tools, integrations, and automation that solve problems off-the-shelf software cannot. With a company-wide lens and deep technical expertise, we bridge gaps between teams, operationalize applications for scale, and deliver secure, seamless, and innovative employee experiences. We proactively design and develop custom solutions where required, creating paved paths that reduce friction, improve productivity, and enable other teams to focus on their core missions.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer: Internal Applications, Enterprise, you are tasked with enhancing employee technology services through automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and the development of workforce tooling. You will leverage OpenAI's models to optimize identity and access management (IAM) systems, build applications and dashboards for internal users, and streamline complex workflows through automation. This role involves designing and implementing efficient, secure, and scalable solutions, including intelligent Slack bots and integrations to improve operational efficiency and user experience.

We are seeking individuals passionate about leveraging automation and software engineering to solve complex workforce technology challenges. You should have a strong background in infrastructure automation, cloud services, and a deep understanding of identity management solutions. Your ability to build scalable and resilient systems, coupled with a problem-solving mindset, will be key to success in this role.

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