Backend Software Engineer (Applied AI): OpenAI

OpenAI’s Applied AI team is the bridge between experimental research (making the models "smart") and product reality (making the models "work" for millions).

Deep Dive into the Role:

The "Applied" Factor: You aren’t just building CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) apps. You are designing systems that manage inference at scale. This means ensuring that when 100 million people ask ChatGPT a question at once, the system doesn't crash and the response time (latency) remains low.

The Tech Stack: Expect to work heavily with Python, Go, and Rust. You'll be managing massive Kubernetes clusters and high-throughput APIs that interface directly with Large Language Models (LLMs).

Safety First: Unlike most startups, OpenAI prioritizes "Safety over Growth." Your code will involve rigorous "Evals" (evaluation frameworks) to ensure AI responses aren't just fast, but also accurate and safe.