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OpenAI

Software Engineer, Life Sciences

OpenAI

. Design backend services, APIs, and integrations connecting users with models, scientific tools, and laboratory services .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $347,000 - $450,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development and full-stack engineering, with a strong focus on designing and shipping products that integrate AI capabilities and laboratory workflows. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with scientific partners and make informed technical decisions autonomously.

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Backend DevelopmentFull-Stack EngineeringAI ApplicationsProduct DevelopmentCollaboration with Scientific Partners

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Hard Skills
Backend DevelopmentSoftware Engineering FundamentalsAPI DesignIntegration DevelopmentProduct DesignTechnical DesignModel-Serving IntegrationsInference PlatformsComplex WorkflowsLaboratory Systems
Soft Skills
Effective CollaborationAutonomous WorkProblem DefinitionTechnical Decision-MakingAdaptability
Industry Keywords
Scientific ToolsResearch DataProduct ImprovementsUser NeedsPerformanceReliabilityScalingUser BaseEarly Product DevelopmentMarketplaces

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design backend services, APIs, and integrations connecting users with models, scientific tools, and laboratory services
  • Create intuitive interfaces for scientists navigating complex workflows
  • Own projects from problem definition and technical design through launch, operation, and iteration
  • Work with scientific and research partners to identify user needs and prioritize product improvements
  • Partner with infrastructure engineers on performance, reliability, and scaling
  • Make engineering decisions balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
  • Define products, design systems, and ship experiences connecting scientists with AI capabilities and laboratory workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experienced full-stack product engineer with strong backend skills
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and depth in backend development
  • Ability to build across the stack
  • Experience shipping and operating products used by large user bases
  • Strong product sense and ability to translate ambiguous needs into useful software
  • Ability to work autonomously and make sound technical decisions with limited direction
  • Ability to learn unfamiliar domains quickly
  • Effective collaboration with scientific and technical partners
  • Relevant experience may include AI applications, model-serving integrations, inference platforms, marketplaces, complex workflows, early product development, scientific tools, research data, or laboratory systems
  • Ability to work from the US office three days per week
  • Authorization to work in the country where the job is located

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Performance-related bonuses for eligible employees
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expense accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave: up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents
  • Paid medical and caregiver leave: up to 8 weeks
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees
  • Up to 15 days annual PTO for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays
  • Paid coordinated company office closures
  • Paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in offices
  • Meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Charitable donation matching
  • Wellness stipends may be provided