
Engineering Manager, Answer Experience
San Francisco
Full Time
USD 293,000 – 385,000
Manager
Engineering Manager
Jan 15, 2026
The role
Summary
OpenAI is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Answer Experience team, responsible for reimagining how users access information and get answers through ChatGPT. This leadership role involves managing a high-performing engineering team while collaborating across research, product, design, and engineering to deliver step-change improvements to ChatGPT's user experience. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of engineering experience with 5+ years in management, a passion for product experiences, and expertise in coaching engineers and attracting top talent.
What you'll do
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Compensation & benefits
USD 293,000 – 385,000 (annual)
Available
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Significant equity package in one of the world's leading AI companies
Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Relocation Assistance
Full relocation support for candidates moving to San Francisco
Professional Development
Learning and development opportunities in cutting-edge AI technologies
Flexible Time Off
Generous paid time off policy to support work-life balance
Retirement Planning
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
Mental Health Support
Employee assistance programs and mental health resources
Parental Leave
Comprehensive parental leave policy for new parents
Interview process
- 1Initial Screen — Phone or video conversation with talent acquisition team to discuss background and role alignment
- 2Hiring Manager Interview — Technical discussion with hiring manager focusing on engineering leadership experience and management philosophy
- 3Technical Leadership Panel — Multi-hour interview with senior engineering leaders covering system design, technical strategy, and leadership scenarios
- 4Cross-functional Interview — Collaboration-focused interview with product and design team members to assess partnership capabilities
- 5Team Culture Interview — Discussion with potential team members to evaluate cultural fit and leadership approach
- 6Executive Interview — Final conversation with senior leadership to align on vision and strategic direction
- 7Reference Checks — Professional references from previous management roles and team members
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