Software Engineer, API Agents is open at OpenAI in San Francisco. The posting gives a salary of $266K - $445K. Posted on Oct 9, 2026, and still on OpenAI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced backend software engineer to build the core systems behind the next generation of agents. You will design reliable services and abstractions that help agents find the right context, use tools and computers, retain knowledge, coordinate over long-running workflows, and take action safely. The role combines deep backend and infrastructure work with strong product judgment, with…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on OpenAI’s careers page.
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