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Software Engineer, Backend — Dots

OpenAI· Applied AI
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Hybrid (New York City)Full-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Backend Engineer role at OpenAI for Dots to design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs, improve data models and database performance, integrate with third-party services, and enhance reliability, security, and observability.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs.
  • Develop data models and improve database performance.
  • Build integrations with third-party services.
  • Improve system reliability, security, and observability.
  • Write tested, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
  • Investigate production issues and address their root causes.
  • Help shape technical decisions as the product grows.

Qualifications

  • Experience building and operating backend applications in production.
  • Strong proficiency in a backend programming language.
  • Solid understanding of API design, relational databases, and data modeling.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, automated testing, and deployment workflows.
  • Ability to balance speed with quality and make practical technical decisions.
  • Clear communication and a collaborative approach to solving problems.

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
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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