Full Stack Software Engineer, Education

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 of our recent work

* New Education Plugins for ChatGPT Work and Codex

* New tools for understanding AI and learning outcomes

* Education for countries

* Advancements in higher education

* Early product work - Introducing Study Mode

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.

* 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

* $266K – $385K • Offers Equity

The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If the role is non-exempt, overtime pay will be provided consistent with applicable laws. In addition to the salary range listed above, total compensation also includes generous equity, performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees, and the following benefits.

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, 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), plus 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 paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)

* Mental health and wellness support

* Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage

* Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth

* Daily meals in our 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 also be provided.

More details about our benefits are available to candidates during the hiring process.

This role is at-will and OpenAI reserves the right to modify base pay and other compensation components at any time based on individual performance, team or company results, or market conditions.

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