Lead Backend Engineer – AI Presence Platform
openaiMillbrae (CA)
Lead Backend Engineer – AI Presence Platform
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openaiMillbrae (CA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
OpenAI, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for OpenAI Presence in San Francisco. You will shape the foundations of Presence, guiding architecture and building reliable backend systems for high-volume agent workflows in enterprise settings. You will work across the stack to connect what we build with how businesses use it, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability as usage scales. Strong backend, leadership, and systems design skills are essential.
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