Full Stack Software Engineer, OpenAI Edu

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 leaders across the education org, including learning scientists, researchers, designers, and cross-functional partners, to turn emerging ideas into durable product experiences for schools, universities, and other education stakeholders.

In this role, you will

• 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

Your background might look something like

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies
• Former founder, or early engineer at a startup who has built a product from scratch is a plus
• Proficiency with TypeScript, React, and other web technologies
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., 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.
• Have experience building interactive educational tools or learning products, or are excited to apply your skills in this space
• Have a strong interest in improving access to education and expanding opportunities for learners worldwide