Software Engineer Internship / Co-op, Applied… at OpenAI · San…

Summary: OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. They are seeking Software Engineering Interns to join their Applied Engineering teams, where interns will work collaboratively to build customer-facing features and optimize applications. Responsibilities: - Build new customer-facing ChatGPT and OpenAI API features and product experiences end-to-end - Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, product managers, designers, and operations folks to create cutting-edge products - Optimize applications for speed and scale - Create a diverse and inclusive culture that makes all feel welcome Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field - Must have at least one semester of schooling left after the completion of your internship - Proficiency with JavaScript, React, and some backend languages (we use Python) - Some experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL - Interest in AI/ML (direct experience not required) - Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines Required Skills: JavaScript, React, Python Important Skills: Relational databases Nice-to-Have Skills: AI/ML interest, Collaboration, Adaptability Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall