Used Tools & Technologies
Machine Learning PostgreSQLRequired Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Go @ 5
MySQL @ 3
TypeScript @ 5
Python @ 5
Distributed Systems @ 5
Hiring @ 3
React @ 5
Rust @ 5
AI @ 3
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
About the team
OpenAI’s Education team is building products and experiences that help learners, educators, and institutions benefit from AI in ways that are rigorous, useful, and grounded in real learning outcomes.
The work spans both consumer and B2B education, with close collaboration across engineering, learning science, design, data, and research. This team sits in a highly strategic investment area for OpenAI, with strong opportunities to shape how product ideas flow across consumer and institution-facing experiences.
Some recent work includes new tools for understanding AI and learning outcomes, education-for-countries initiatives, advancements in higher education, and early product work such as Study Mode.
About the role
We’re looking for a product-minded Full Stack Engineer to help build OpenAI’s education products from the ground up. You’ll own end-to-end development across the stack, from early concepting and prototyping through production launch and iteration.
This is an opportunity to work on a highly strategic, early-stage product area where engineering judgment, product sense, and customer empathy all matter. You’ll partner closely with learning scientists, researchers, designers, and cross-functional partners to turn emerging ideas into durable product experiences for schools, universities, and other 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
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies
- Proficiency with TypeScript, React, and other web technologies
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages (examples given: 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
- Experience building interactive educational tools or learning products is a plus, or strong excitement to apply skills in this space
- Strong interest in improving access to education and expanding opportunities for learners worldwide
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company emphasizes safety, diverse perspectives, and inclusive hiring practices. Background checks will be administered in accordance with applicable law. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Benefits
- Base pay range listed for this role may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
- Offers equity and performance-related bonuses for eligible employees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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), 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 company office closures throughout the year, plus paid sick or safe time as required by local law
- Mental health and wellness support
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Daily meals in 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 be provided