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Forward Deployed Software Engineer - NYC

OpenAI· Forward Deployed Engineering
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Hybrid (New York City)$153k - $325k + equityFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

OpenAI is seeking a customer-focused Software Engineer to build custom software leveraging OpenAI APIs for enterprise customers. The role blends customer engagement with software delivery, designing scalable full‑stack solutions and providing trusted technical guidance across engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements in detail.
  • Design, architect, and develop full-stack solutions using an experiment-driven, iterative approach.
  • Prepare detailed scopes of work and project plans for both proof-of-concept prototypes and full production deployments.
  • Work hands-on with customers' technical teams as a technical expert and trusted advisor, coding side-by-side to drive projects to completion on their infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with Product, Research and Applied teams to ensure seamless customer experiences, project success and actionable product feedback
  • Contribute to internal knowledge bases, codifying best practices and sharing insights gained from customer engagements to scale the Forward Deployed Engineering function.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional full stack engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies - customer-facing experience is highly desirable
  • Former founder, or early engineer at a startup who has built a product from scratch is a plus
  • Experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL
  • Have a bias for action and willingness to work iteratively with your customers to deliver the right solution that solves their problem.

Skills

Required:Full stack engineeringRelational databases

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 (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • 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, may also be provided.
Last updated Aug 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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