Software Engineer, Online Storage
$80,000–$120,000 year
On-site · Seattle, Washington, United States
Seattle, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$80,000–$120,000 yearMid LevelNot SpecifiedAI ServicesLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Large
Industry
AI Services
Job Summary
OpenAI seeks experienced software engineers to design and build highly scalable, reliable database systems for its Online Storage team. Responsibilities include developing intuitive APIs, resolving performance bottlenecks, defining technical strategies, and ensuring system reliability. Candidates should have a strong background in building production systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in system performance.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of industry experience
- 2+ years leading large-scale, complex projects or technical initiatives
- Strong passion for building distributed systems at scale
- Excellent communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with distributed systems such as data storage, caching, search, or other backend infrastructure components
- Hands-on experience in multi-threading and concurrency
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python
- Domain experience in databases, large-scale systems, storage, caching, or search
Additional Requirements
- Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law
- Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with applicable laws
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