Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Software Engineer role at OpenAI involves designing and scaling AI systems to support products like ChatGPT, contributing to impactful AI deployment.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable systems, collaborate across teams, own end-to-end problem solving, optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, and improve system reliability.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $210,000 to $405,000 per year plus equity.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 6+ years of software engineering experience, strong skills in Python, Go, Rust, C++, or JavaScript (React), experience with cloud infrastructure or full-stack development, and familiarity with Linux, CI/CD, and observability tools; AI/ML experience is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The role involves working in highly collaborative environments with fast iteration cycles and impactful product work.
Company information
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on ensuring AGI benefits humanity, known for products like ChatGPT and the OpenAI API.
Team overview
Candidates will join teams focused on Infrastructure, Backend, or Full Stack engineering, working with engineers, researchers, PMs, and designers.
Job location and travel
The job is onsite in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
Unique job features
The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and rapid product iteration in a leading AI company.
Company overview
Crossing Hurdles is a career development and education technology company focused on providing personalized coaching, mentorship, and skill-building resources to students and early-career professionals. The company generates revenue through subscription-based access to its digital platform, offering one-on-one sessions, curated learning paths, and industry-specific guidance. Founded in India, Crossing Hurdles has established partnerships with universities and corporate organizations to expand its reach and impact. Candidates should note the company’s emphasis on leveraging technology and data-driven insights to tailor career solutions, as well as its mission to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional success.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 6+ years of software engineering experience, emphasizing skills in Python, Go, Rust, C++, or JavaScript (React) relevant to the Infrastructure, Backend, or Full Stack teams at Crossing Hurdles.
Focus on showcasing your experience with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, scalable backend systems, and full-stack development, as well as your ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, researchers, and product teams.
Apply through multiple channels such as Crossing Hurdles' corporate career page, LinkedIn, and specialized tech job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Software Engineer role.
Connect with current Software Engineers or team leads in the Infrastructure, Backend, or Full Stack divisions at Crossing Hurdles on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent AI product launches or asking about their experience integrating AI models into production systems.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'distributed systems,' 'cloud infrastructure,' 'CI/CD pipelines,' 'scalability,' 'observability,' and specific programming languages mentioned.
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