Role Overview

The Full Stack Engineer, Fleet Scheduling position at OpenAI represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of web development, distributed systems, and artificial intelligence. Based in San Francisco, California, you'll design, develop, and operate sophisticated web-based systems that provide real-time visibility and control over OpenAI's massive supercomputing infrastructure.

Your work will directly impact researchers running complex AI experiments by delivering tools that simplify job scheduling, resource tracking, and performance monitoring. This hybrid role (3 days in office per week) combines frontend expertise with backend scalability to create seamless user experiences for enterprise-scale AI operations.

Key focus areas include building data visualization dashboards, Gantt charts for job scheduling, and APIs that handle massive data throughput while maintaining sub-second latency. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI researchers, infrastructure engineers, and product managers to translate complex technical requirements into production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Full Stack Engineer on the Fleet Scheduling team, your responsibilities will span the entire development lifecycle:

• Architect and implement full-stack web applications for real-time AI workload monitoring and management
• Develop interactive data visualizations including Gantt charts, heatmaps, and resource utilization dashboards
• Build scalable backend services using Python, Go, or Node.js to process petabytes of scheduling data
• Create RESTful and GraphQL APIs that power seamless frontend interactions with supercomputing infrastructure
• Optimize systems for high availability, fault tolerance, and low-latency performance at exascale
• Collaborate with researchers to understand AI workload patterns and design intuitive scheduling interfaces
• Deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker on Azure cloud infrastructure
• Implement security best practices and compliance requirements for sensitive research data
• Monitor production systems with observability tooling and create alerting for operational issues
• Conduct performance profiling and capacity planning for growing compute demands
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 system reliability
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical standards and best practices

These responsibilities require strong execution focus and the ability to deliver reliable systems under tight timelines in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

We're looking for experienced full stack engineers who thrive in complex, high-stakes environments:

• 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience
• Deep expertise in modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular)
• Strong backend development skills in Python, Go, or Node.js
• Proven experience building scalable web applications for distributed systems
• Expertise in REST APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and containerization (Docker)
• Familiarity with distributed databases and real-time data processing
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization and scalability patterns
• Excellent collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
• Bonus: Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, job scheduling systems, or HPC environments

Salary & Benefits

OpenAI offers competitive compensation for senior Full Stack Engineers in San Francisco, typically ranging from $220,000 - $350,000 base salary plus equity and bonuses. Total compensation often exceeds $500K for top performers.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, vision insurance with 100% premium coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Unlimited PTO and flexible hybrid work schedule
• Relocation assistance up to $15,000
• Generous parental leave (20 weeks)
• Professional development budget ($5,000/year)
• Daily catered meals and fully stocked kitchens
• Commuter benefits and gym reimbursements

This package positions OpenAI as a top employer for software engineers in the Bay Area.

Why Join OpenAI?

OpenAI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and deployment, powering breakthroughs that will shape humanity's future. As a Full Stack Engineer on the Fleet Scheduling team, you'll:

• Work on systems that manage the world's largest AI supercomputers
• Collaborate with leading AI researchers and infrastructure experts
• Ship products used by thousands of researchers daily
• Receive equity in a company valued at tens of billions
• Enjoy San Francisco's vibrant tech ecosystem with hybrid flexibility

OpenAI's mission-driven culture emphasizes safety, rapid iteration, and diverse perspectives. You'll join a team that's not just building software, but enabling the next generation of artificial general intelligence.

How to Apply

Ready to build the infrastructure powering tomorrow's AI? Submit your application including:

• Resume highlighting relevant full-stack and distributed systems experience
• GitHub portfolio or links to production web applications you've built
• Optional: Cover letter explaining your interest in AI infrastructure

The interview process includes technical screens, system design, and team collaboration exercises. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Apply now and help power the future of AI research!