Software Engineer, Account Protection

OpenAI is seeking a Software Engineer for Account Protection to join their Integrity team. This role is crucial for maintaining the trustworthiness of OpenAI's platforms by developing robust defenses against adversarial behaviors that threaten their ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of professional software engineering experience and be skilled in setting up and maintaining production backend services and data pipelines. They should be self-directed, problem-solving oriented, and willing to learn new skills as needed.

Key responsibilities include developing systems to detect and prevent account abuse, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design protective solutions, and assisting with incident response. The role requires expertise in AI Safety in production environments and the ability to build software systems that defend against abuse.

OpenAI's tech stack includes Terraform, Kubernetes, Azure, Python, Postgres, and Kafka. While experience with these technologies is valued, the company primarily seeks engineers with strong technical skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new tools.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $370,000, along with generous equity and benefits. These include comprehensive health insurance, mental health support, a 401(k) plan with 50% matching, unlimited time off, paid parental leave, and an annual learning stipend.

Join OpenAI in their mission to advance AI in a safe, reliable manner that aligns with broad societal values. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of ensuring that the immense potential of AI is harnessed responsibly and sustainably.