OpenAI

Software Engineer, Youth Well-Being

OpenAI15 months ago
Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 230,000 – 385,000

Level

Senior

Role

Software Engineer

Posted

Nov 22, 2024

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

OpenAI's Youth Well-Being team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build foundational systems ensuring safe, age-appropriate AI experiences for families and teens across products like ChatGPT. This high-impact, 0→1 opportunity involves architecting identity infrastructure, age assurance pipelines, and guardian tools while ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical AI deployment at consumer scale.

What you'll do

Youth Experience Architecture: Architect and implement teen and guardian experiences across OpenAI products, including ChatGPT
Age Assurance Systems: Build global age assurance systems that are privacy-preserving and tailored to regional compliance needs
Identity Infrastructure: Design and evolve identity infrastructure to support scalable, secure, and resilient user journeys at consumer internet scale
Safety Metrics Development: Help define safety and well-being metrics, and continuously improve user trust through technical interventions
Regulatory Compliance: Implement systems compliant with COPPA, GDPR-K, UK OSA, KOSA and other youth protection regulations
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, data scientists, designers, user researchers, and policy experts
Guardian Tools Development: Build guardian tools that support both proactive and reactive interventions for family safety
System Architecture: Own complex, ambiguous problems end-to-end while adapting to fast-changing priorities

What we look for

Technical

Identity Systems ExperienceHands-on experience with identity platforms, auth/authz systems, or user verification at scale
Regulatory ComplianceExperience with systems involving regulatory complexity (COPPA, GDPR-K, UK OSA, KOSA)
Youth Safety FocusExperience building products or infrastructure for users under 18, or strong interest in digital safety and youth well-being
Scalable SystemsProven ability to build and maintain systems at consumer internet scale
Full-Stack DevelopmentProficiency in both frontend and backend technologies for complete product development

Education

Bachelor's DegreeComputer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Advanced DegreeMaster's degree in Computer Science or related field is a plus but not required

Experience

Senior-Level Experience5+ years of software engineering experience with focus on user-facing products
Identity Platform Experience3+ years working with authentication, authorization, and identity verification systems
Compliance Systems2+ years experience with regulatory compliance in product development
Cross-functional LeadershipDemonstrated ability to work effectively across policy, research, legal, and product functions

Skills

Required skills

PythonStrong proficiency in Python for backend development and AI system integration
Identity & AuthenticationDeep understanding of OAuth, OpenID Connect, and modern authentication protocols
System DesignAbility to architect scalable, secure systems for consumer-scale applications
Regulatory KnowledgeUnderstanding of youth protection regulations like COPPA, GDPR-K, and UK Online Safety Act
Database DesignExperience with both SQL and NoSQL databases for user data and compliance systems
API DevelopmentProficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints
Security Best PracticesStrong understanding of security principles, especially for youth-facing applications

Nice to have

TypeScript/JavaScriptFrontend development experience with React, Next.js, or similar modern frameworks
Cloud PlatformsExperience with AWS, GCP, or Azure for scalable cloud infrastructure
DevOpsKnowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments
Educational TechnologyBackground in edtech or youth-focused product development
Machine LearningUnderstanding of ML concepts and AI safety considerations
Legal TechExperience navigating legal constraints in product development
User ResearchFamiliarity with user research methodologies for sensitive user groups

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 230,000 – 385,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Package

Comprehensive equity compensation as part of total compensation

Health Insurance

Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families

Unlimited PTO

Flexible time off policy to support work-life balance

Parental Leave

Generous paid parental leave for new parents

Learning & Development

Professional development budget and opportunities for continuous learning

Mental Health Support

Comprehensive mental health resources and counseling services

Remote Work Support

Home office setup stipend and flexible work arrangements

AI Research Access

Early access to cutting-edge AI models and research for personal and professional growth

Interview process

  1. 1
    Application Review — Initial screening of resume and portfolio focusing on relevant experience with identity systems and youth safety
  2. 2
    Recruiter Call — 30-minute phone screen discussing background, motivation, and basic technical experience
  3. 3
    Technical Screen — 60-minute coding interview focusing on system design and API development skills
  4. 4
    System Design Interview — 90-minute deep dive into designing scalable identity and age verification systems
  5. 5
    Cross-functional Interview — 60-minute discussion with policy and product team members about regulatory compliance and ethical considerations
  6. 6
    Values & Culture Fit — 45-minute interview assessing alignment with OpenAI's mission and approach to AI safety
  7. 7
    Final Interview — 60-minute conversation with senior leadership about technical vision and team collaboration
  8. 8
    Reference Checks — Professional references verification and background check completion
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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
PythonTypeScriptGoJavaScript
Frameworks
ReactNode.jsFastAPINext.js
Databases
PostgreSQLRedisMongoDB
Tools
DockerKubernetesAWSTerraformAuth0Datadog
Other
OAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectCOPPA ComplianceGDPR-KGraphQL

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