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Full Stack Software Engineer, Education

OpenAI· Applied AI
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Hybrid (San Francisco)$266k - $385kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Product-minded full stack engineer to help build OpenAI’s education products from the ground up, owning end-to-end development across the stack and collaborating with education leaders to turn ideas into durable educational experiences for schools, universities, and education stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Build and ship product experiences across the full stack for OpenAI’s education offerings
  • Own projects end-to-end, from ideation and technical design through implementation, launch, and iteration
  • Work closely with learning scientists and researchers to translate learning goals and evidence into product decisions
  • Collaborate with design, data, and cross-functional partners to build thoughtful, high-quality user experiences
  • Help define the engineering foundation for a growing education pod, including patterns, systems, and technical direction
  • Contribute to products that may inform both consumer and B2B education experiences over time

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies
  • Former founder, or early engineer at a startup who has built a product from scratch is a plus
  • Proficiency with TypeScript, React, and other web technologies
  • Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Python, Go, Rust, Typescript or similar) and distributed systems concepts
  • Some experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL
  • Care deeply about reliability, safety, and performance in production environments.
  • Interest in AI/ML (direct experience not required)
  • Proven ability to thrive in fast-growing, product-driven companies by effectively navigating loosely defined tasks and managing competing priorities or deadlines.
  • Have experience building interactive educational tools or learning products, or are excited to apply your skills in this space
  • Have a strong interest in improving access to education and expanding opportunities for learners worldwide

Skills

Required:TypeScriptReactBackend languages
Nice to have:Relational 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
  • 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 Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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