OpenAI

Frontend Engineer, Identity

OpenAI1 months ago
Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 230,000 – 325,000

Level

Senior

Role

Frontend Engineer

Posted

Feb 13, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

OpenAI's Identity team is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to build secure, scalable user experiences for identity management across OpenAI's products including ChatGPT and Sora. This role involves developing complex authentication flows, enterprise SSO integrations, and admin interfaces that enable secure AI adoption at scale.

What you'll do

Identity Flow Development: Build scalable, reusable frontend components for core identity experiences including sign-in flows, account management, permissions, and admin surfaces
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with backend and security engineers to deliver end-to-end identity capabilities such as SSO, RBAC, SCIM provisioning, and delegated access
Authentication System Translation: Translate complex authentication and authorization systems (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) into user-friendly, reliable, and trustworthy interfaces for admins and end users
Frontend Architecture Definition: Help define frontend architecture, standards, and patterns for a shared identity platform used across OpenAI's products
Internal Tool Development: Build internal tools and surfaces that enable teams across OpenAI to integrate, manage, and reason about identity and access control effectively
Enterprise Requirements Implementation: Collaborate with Product, Design, Security, and Go-To-Market partners to turn ambiguous enterprise requirements into high-quality, user-centered interfaces

What we look for

Technical

Frontend ExpertiseDeep expertise in frontend frameworks, performance optimization, latency reduction, and building reusable, composable UI systems
Authentication ProtocolsExperience with OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC, JWT, and other enterprise authentication standards
Identity ManagementUnderstanding of SSO, RBAC, SCIM provisioning, and enterprise identity federation concepts
Component ArchitectureExperience building scalable, reusable component libraries and design systems
Performance OptimizationProven ability to optimize frontend performance, reduce latency, and improve user experience metrics

Education

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Experience

Frontend DevelopmentAt least 5+ years of frontend engineering experience building and maintaining production-grade web applications
Scalability FocusExperience with usability, scalability, and long-term maintainability of large-scale applications
Cross-functional CollaborationExperience working closely with product, design, security, and go-to-market teams
System EvolutionExperience evolving or re-architecting production systems to support new capabilities and increased scale
Fast-paced EnvironmentAbility to thrive in fast-moving environments with ambiguous requirements and evolving priorities

Skills

Required skills

JavaScript/TypeScriptAdvanced proficiency in modern JavaScript and TypeScript for large-scale applications
React EcosystemExpert-level React knowledge including hooks, context, state management, and performance optimization
Authentication ProtocolsDeep understanding of OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC, and enterprise authentication standards
Component ArchitectureExperience designing and implementing scalable, reusable component systems
Cross-browser CompatibilityEnsuring consistent functionality across different browsers and devices
Performance OptimizationExpertise in frontend performance monitoring, optimization, and user experience metrics

Nice to have

Identity Management SystemsExperience with enterprise identity providers like Okta, Auth0, or Azure AD
Security Best PracticesKnowledge of web security principles, CSRF protection, and secure authentication flows
Design SystemsExperience building and maintaining design systems and component libraries
A11y ImplementationAccessibility implementation and WCAG compliance for inclusive user experiences
GraphQLExperience with GraphQL APIs and client-side data management
Micro-frontend ArchitectureUnderstanding of micro-frontend patterns for large-scale applications

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 230,000 – 325,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Stock options and equity participation in OpenAI's growth

Healthcare Coverage

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation Assistance

Potential relocation options available for the San Francisco role

Professional Development

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI technology and expand technical expertise

Inclusive Environment

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Take-home coding challenge focused on frontend architecture and identity system integration
  3. 3
    System Design Interview — Design session covering scalable frontend architecture for authentication systems
  4. 4
    Technical Deep Dive — Code review and technical discussion with senior engineering team members
  5. 5
    Cross-functional Interview — Collaboration-focused discussion with product, design, and security team representatives
  6. 6
    Final Interview — Cultural fit and leadership discussion with engineering management
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OpenAI is an American artificial intelligence research organization developing advanced AI models like GPT. Focused on ensuring AI benefits humanity, it creates tools for natural language processing and generative AI applications.

San Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2015openai.com

Tech Stack

Languages
JavaScriptTypeScriptHTML5CSS3
Frameworks
ReactNext.jsNode.js
Databases
RedisPostgreSQL
Tools
WebpackBabelJestCypressFigmaGit
Other
OAuth 2.0SAMLOIDCSCIMRBACJWT

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