Software Engineer, Privacy

Position Overview

Join the Privacy Engineering Team at OpenAI, where we integrate privacy as a foundational element in advancing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). We build essential production services, develop innovative privacy-preserving techniques, and empower cross-functional partners to ensure the highest standards of data privacy and security. We are seeking a Software Engineer experienced in developing secure back-end systems, committed to bridging product development, security, and privacy. Location: San Francisco. Relocation assistance is available. OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement back-end systems that power privacy and security functions within our API products and consumer applications.
• Conduct threat modeling, privacy design reviews, and code-level assessments to ensure the highest privacy and security standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineering teams to develop new products that leverage emerging research while maintaining privacy and security integrity.
• Work closely with the legal team to document and evaluate internal compliance practices and conduct thorough internal audits aligned with legal requirements.
• Coordinate and actively participate in privacy incident response efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have substantial experience in building (and re-engineering) production systems to meet legal requirements, scale demands, and uphold privacy and security standards.
• Have led or been a significant contributor to security projects, demonstrating strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Deeply care about user experience and possess expertise in threat modeling, secure design, and regulatory compliance.
• Possess a humble attitude, strong communication skills, and eagerness to support colleagues.
• Take responsibility for problems from beginning to end, showcasing a proactive problem-solving approach.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $245K – $310K per year
• Relocation assistance available