Software Engineer, Privacy Engineering is open at OpenAI in San Francisco (hybrid). The posting gives a salary of $230K - $325K. Posted on Jul 15, 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 Software Engineer to drive the architecture and execution of user data governance across OpenAI. You will define technical direction, build shared platforms and controls, and lead cross-functional programs that make data flows discoverable, policies enforceable, and ownership explicit. This role is well suited to a senior engineer who can move between deep systems design and…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on OpenAI’s careers page.
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