Backend Software Engineer, Gov is open at OpenAI in Washington, DC (hybrid). The posting gives a salary of $207K - $385K. Posted on Oct 17, 2025, and still on OpenAI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
We’re seeking Software Engineers who can solve complex, high-impact problems across our stack. In this role, you’ll join a nimble team driving the deployment of OpenAI’s technology into new environments and infrastructure that power critical missions in the public sector. You’ll work cross-functionally with product, security, and compliance teams to build the functionality needed to deliver a scalable, reliable…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on OpenAI’s careers page.
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