Principal Software Engineer, B2B Engineering

OpenAI is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture of backend services and platform capabilities that bring new AI functionality into production safely, reliably, and at global scale. The ideal candidate will have significant experience building, scaling, and evolving production backend systems in fast-moving environments, and will be proficient in software engineering fundamentals, distributed systems, and API design.

Requirements

• Significant experience building, scaling, and evolving production backend systems in fast-moving environments
• Deep expertise in software engineering fundamentals, distributed systems, and API design
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives and driving architecture across teams or critical product areas
• Strong product instincts and a high bar for developer experience and interface design
• Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and create clarity where little exists