Job Description
About The Company
OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research and deployment organization dedicated to ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. The company pushes the boundaries of AI capabilities through innovative research and develops advanced AI systems with a focus on safety, ethical considerations, and societal impact. OpenAI’s mission is to create safe and beneficial AI technologies that address global challenges and promote positive societal outcomes. Committed to inclusivity and diversity, OpenAI fosters an environment where different perspectives and voices are valued, aiming to develop AI solutions that serve the broad spectrum of human needs and interests.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Fullstack Engineer specializing in child safety tools and systems to join our Intelligence & Investigations team. This remote role, based in the US, involves building and maintaining data-intensive, AI-powered applications and infrastructure aimed at detecting, analyzing, and disrupting abuse across OpenAI’s platforms. As a key member of the team, you will collaborate closely with operators, investigators, and cross-functional groups such as Product Policy, Platform Integrity, Safety Systems, and Research to develop reliable, scalable, and user-centric safety tools. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding users by enabling high-severity safety investigations and interventions. This position requires a proactive problem-solver comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, with a strong understanding of sensitive content handling and safety protocols. The role offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office per week and relocation assistance for new employees.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript
- Experience with large-scale data pipelines, search, and retrieval systems
- Knowledge of tools such as Spark, Kafka, Flink, data warehouses, and SQL
- Strong software engineering foundation with experience owning end-to-end systems
- Familiarity with AI model integration and API utilization
- Product-minded approach to design and development
- Experience working with high-severity harms or safety-critical systems
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex, open-ended problems
- Understanding of operational workflows and investigative processes
- Prior experience with content moderation, safety systems, or child safety challenges (preferred)
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Prototype, develop, and maintain intelligence systems for detecting and triaging high-severity harms
- Collaborate with operators and investigators to design systems that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and safety
- Build and improve across the full technology stack, including user interfaces, backend services, and data pipelines
- Integrate new AI models and APIs into safety tools to improve detection and response capabilities
- Engage with cross-functional teams to align on safety policies, system requirements, and technical strategies
- Monitor, analyze, and report on the impact of safety systems using data-driven approaches
- Contribute to the technical strategy and roadmap for child safety tools and systems
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive and egregious content, including quarantine processes and reporting to authorities such as NCMEC
- Stay informed about emerging challenges in child safety and safety-critical AI applications
- Competitive salary range of $220K – $320K plus equity options
- Flexible remote work environment with a hybrid model (3 days in-office per week)
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Inclusive and collaborative work culture
OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request. If you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through our designated form.