Software Engineer, Backend — Dots

Details

Dots is looking for a Backend Engineer to build the systems that power its product. You’ll work closely with product, design, and engineering to turn ideas into reliable services and deliver features from design through production.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed systems, background jobs, and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with caching, queues, and performance optimization.
• Experience working on a small team or an early-stage product.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.

Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law. OpenAI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $347,000–$385,000 per year.
• 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, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and paid sick or safe time as required by law.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Daily office meals and eligible meal delivery credits.
• Relocation support for eligible employees.
• Additional taxable fringe benefits may also be provided.