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Full-Stack SWE, Data Acquisition (Foundations)

OpenAI· Research
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San Francisco$293k - $385kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Data Acquisition team within the Foundations organization at OpenAI builds and optimizes interfaces and tools powering data infrastructure for model training, including web crawling and GPTBot services.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain full-stack applications that support data acquisition, including internal tools and dashboards.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Processing, Architecture, and Scaling, to ensure seamless data ingestion and workflow management.
  • Design and implement APIs to facilitate data interactions between internal services and external data sources.
  • Enhance user experience by developing intuitive web-based interfaces for managing and monitoring data pipelines.
  • Optimize backend services for performance, scalability, and security in a distributed computing environment.
  • Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure our data acquisition processes adhere to privacy regulations and best practices.
  • Deploy and maintain infrastructure using Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies.
  • Analyze system performance, conduct experiments, and improve data workflows to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 4+ years of industry experience in full-stack development.
  • Proficiency in frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar) and backend technologies such as Python, Node.js, or Go.
  • Strong expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and database design (SQL and NoSQL).
  • Experience building data-intensive applications that handle large-scale datasets.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Prior experience with web crawling and large-scale data processing is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

Required:Full-stack developmentFrontend frameworksBackend technologiesAPIsDatabase designData-intensive applicationsCloud and containers

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
Last updated Sep 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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