OpenAI

Software Engineer, Computer Use & Frontier Interfaces

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Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 255,000 – 405,000

Level

Senior

Role

Software Engineer

Posted

Jun 12, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

OpenAI is seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join their Computer Use and New Interfaces team, focusing on pioneering next-generation AI-native interfaces. The ideal candidate will collaborate across engineering, product, and design to develop innovative interaction paradigms that unlock AI's full potential, working in a highly experimental and design-driven environment.

What you'll do

Interface Innovation: Design and build novel AI-native interfaces that push beyond traditional software paradigms
Technology Development: Create foundational technologies and frameworks enabling generative UI and computer use experiences
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to explore and validate new interaction concepts
Prototype Development: Build end-to-end prototypes and production systems that can influence future OpenAI products
Platform Contribution: Develop platform technologies that can be adopted across multiple product surfaces
Technical Leadership: Help establish technical direction and engineering best practices for the team

What we look for

Technical

User Interface EngineeringExpertise in designing and implementing complex, user-centric interfaces
System ArchitectureAbility to design scalable and robust software systems

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
Advanced StudiesAdvanced degree preferred for complex AI interface research

Experience

Product DevelopmentProven track record of developing innovative software products
AI InteractionExperience with AI-driven interface design and implementation

Skills

Required skills

Software Engineering FundamentalsStrong core software engineering skills with experience building user-facing products
PrototypingAbility to rapidly create and iterate on technical prototypes
Cross-Platform DevelopmentExperience with Apple platforms, Windows, or desktop development
AI Interface DesignUnderstanding of innovative user interaction models for AI technologies

Nice to have

Product ThinkingStrong intuition for user experience and interaction design
Experimental DevelopmentExperience in zero-to-one product development and early-stage exploration
AI TechnologyDeep interest and understanding of emerging AI interaction paradigms

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 255,000 – 405,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity

Stock options as part of compensation package

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Work

Hybrid work arrangement with potential remote work options

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning and cutting-edge AI research

Impact-Driven Culture

Work on transformative AI technologies with global significance

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and initial fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion focusing on software engineering skills and AI interface design experience
  3. 3
    Design Challenge — Prototype or design challenge to evaluate problem-solving and innovation skills
  4. 4
    Onsite/Virtual Interviews — Multiple interviews with team members, including technical and cultural fit assessments
  5. 5
    Final Panel — Comprehensive review by leadership to evaluate overall candidate potential
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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
PythonJavaScript
Frameworks
ReactPyTorch
Databases
PostgreSQL
Tools
GitDocker
Other
AI Model Integration

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