mid software engineering Full Stack Engineer ic Hybrid · Posted Feb 3, 2026
$185,000 – $385,000
USD per year

About this role

OpenAI is hiring a mid-level Full Stack Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Francisco, CA (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Python, TypeScript, React, Node.js. Compensation is listed at $185,000–$385,000 per year.

Role
Full Stack Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Francisco, CA
Work mode
Hybrid
Department
Applied AI
Posted
Feb 3, 2026
AI Summary
Build end-to-end web applications and platform features for ChatGPT. Collaborate with designers and product managers to design APIs, scalable services, and UI components. Requires experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, or Go, and comfort owning features from design to deployment.

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Job description

from OpenAI careers

About the Team
At OpenAI, our Full Stack engineers help power core capabilities that tie front-end experiences with scalable backend systems. We’re hiring across teams including Growth, Ecosystems, Personalization, Search Infrastructure, and Platform Engineering to develop both user-facing features and foundational services that bring them to life.

About the Role
We’re looking for Full Stack Software Engineers who enjoy blending front-end and back-end work to deliver impactful features. In this role, you will:

What You’ll Do

  • Build end-to-end web applications and platform features that enhance ChatGPT experiences.

  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and infrastructure teams.

  • Design robust APIs, scalable services, and engaging UI components.

  • Ensure the integrity, security, and performance of systems you build.

  • Contribute to team best practices in testing, architecture, and SDLC.

You Might Thrive Here If You

  • Have experience with both front-end (React, TypeScript) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Python, Go, etc.).

  • Are comfortable owning features from design to deployment.

  • Value high-quality code and polished user experiences.

We are open to hiring in San Fransisco, New York and Seattle

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