OpenAI — Software Engineer, Applied Emerging Talent (2027) — Job Update | Vishal Kushwaha
Job Overview
OpenAI is hiring Software Engineers – Applied Emerging Talent (2027) to join its Applied AI team in San Francisco.
The role focuses on building customer-facing ChatGPT and OpenAI API features, working closely with engineering, research, product, design, and operations teams.
Job Details
| Detail Information | |
| Company | OpenAI |
| Role | Software Engineer, Applied Emerging Talent (2027) |
| Department | Applied AI |
| Location | San Francisco |
| Work Model | Hybrid |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Experience | 0–1 Years |
| Compensation | $180K + Equity |
| Job Level | Emerging Talent |
| Program Year | 2027 |
About the Role
As a Software Engineer in OpenAI's Applied Engineering team, you will help build and scale products that bring OpenAI technology to millions of users.
You will work in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment, with a strong focus on customer experience, product reliability, safety, and scalable engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new ChatGPT and OpenAI API features end-to-end.
- Build customer-facing product experiences.
- Understand user problems and design practical solutions.
- Collaborate with engineers, researchers, product managers, designers, and operations teams.
- Optimize applications for speed, reliability, and scale.
- Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative engineering culture.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Relevant technical field
- Or equivalent practical experience
- 0–1 years of software engineering or relevant experience.
- Proficiency in JavaScript and React.
- Familiarity with backend programming languages, particularly Python.
- Experience with relational databases such as:
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Interest in AI/ML — direct AI/ML experience is not required.
- Ability to work effectively in environments with changing requirements and priorities.
Technology Stack
Frontend
- JavaScript
- React
Backend
- Python
- Backend development
Database
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
Domain
- Applied AI
- ChatGPT
- OpenAI API
- AI/ML
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is aimed at Emerging Talent / early-career software engineers with:
- 0–1 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Strong JavaScript + React fundamentals
- Backend programming knowledge, preferably Python
- Relational database experience
- Interest in AI/ML and AI-powered products
Important Eligibility Note
The posting specifies “2027” in the role title and describes the position as Emerging Talent, but the provided listing does not explicitly state a specific graduation batch. Therefore, the safest portfolio wording is “Emerging Talent (2027) | 0–1 Years” rather than claiming a specific graduation year as mandatory.
Compensation
💰 $180,000 + Equity
The listed compensation is for the San Francisco-based role.
Work Model
🏢 Hybrid
📍 San Francisco, California, USA