Software Engineer - Foundations Retrieval at OpenAI | San Francisco

Join SoFi as a Senior Software Engineer in our Data Foundations team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our data architecture and enhancing our data-driven capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust data solutions that empower our business decisions and improve customer experiences.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in data engineering, software development, and cloud technologies to build scalable data pipelines and maintain high-quality data infrastructure. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver innovative financial solutions.

Founded in 2007, Airbnb has transformed the way people travel and connect. From humble beginnings with just three guests in a San Francisco home, we have grown to a global community of over 5 million hosts who have welcomed more than 2 billion guest arrivals across nearly every country. Our hosts provide unique accommodations and experiences that foster authentic connections with local communities.Join Our Talented Community:As a member of Airbnb's App Foundation team, you will collaborate across platforms to create high-quality, performant capabilities that enhance nearly all features within the Guest and Host ecosystems.Our primary focus is on developing App Product Frameworks, Insights & Logging, Performance & App Health, and Feature Architecture. We work hand in hand with Product, Design, Platform (iOS/Android/Web), Analytics Infrastructure, Data Platform, and other Product Foundation teams to establish cohesive paved paths and standards at scale. We pride ourselves on a culture that values technical excellence, pragmatic decision-making, robust ownership, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing both developer and user experiences through foundational work.Your Impact:Collaborate with cross-functional partners (design and product) to explore, shape, and implement new product experiences from ideation to large-scale execution.Develop efficient and reusable backend capabilities that prioritize quality while ensuring performance and scalability.Lead initiatives that significantly enhance Guest and Host experiences by improving app responsiveness and ensuring reliable performance across critical backend systems impacting millions.Establish a performance roadmap by identifying bottlenecks, prioritizing impactful work, and delivering enhancements across services, data access patterns, and infrastructure.Elevate performance engineering standards by creating tools, benchmarks, and guardrails that prevent regressions and integrate performance considerations into team workflows.Influence architecture and standards across Airbnb's backend ecosystem to improve observability, efficiency, and adaptability of systems.A Day in Your Life:Join us in making a difference for millions of users worldwide by building the backend foundations that power the Airbnb experience.

Join Our MissionFoundation is on the lookout for exceptional engineers to propel our mission of modernizing the homebuilding industry and enhancing the journey of purchasing, selling, and owning homes.About UsWith an impressive backing of $6.8 million from top venture capitalists, including Y Combinator, Foundation is formed by a team of former Opendoor professionals dedicated to revolutionizing residential real estate.Our flagship product serves as a pioneering customer experience platform tailored for homebuilders, akin to “Shopify for Homebuilders.” We collaborate with large-scale homebuilders to provide a cutting-edge digital customer experience, significantly boosting customer satisfaction and team productivity. In just two years, we’ve achieved notable product-market fit and rapid growth, supported solely by contract design.Our Growth PhasesWe are currently navigating the first of three interconnected growth phases:Innovative, AI-driven vertical SaaS for homebuilding - a public-scale potential in its own right.The enterprise ecosystem for real estate - enabling collaboration among adjacent trillion-dollar industries including lending, title, home insurance, and home services.The AI-native home operating system and interface - leveraging the network effects of the enterprise ecosystem to deliver transformative AI experiences for homebuyers and homeowners. Discover, purchase, and manage your home seamlessly with Foundation.Your RoleIn this pivotal role, you will contribute to creating the most reliable and modern customer experience platform within the homebuilding sector, transitioning traditional workflows into the AI era with insight, pragmatism, and empathy.You will work closely with product and customer teams, engaging in comprehensive stack development, collaborating with design and go-to-market teams, and owning significant portions of the platform from initial discovery to production refinement. Our focus is on real businesses, real revenue, and real users who require robust and reliable tools.

About Our TeamThe Applied Foundations team at OpenAI is at the forefront of safeguarding our innovative technology against diverse adversarial threats. Our primary mission is to ensure the integrity and security of our platforms as they grow.We are dedicated to defending against financial misuse, large-scale attacks, and other forms of exploitation that could compromise user experience or destabilize our operations. The Integrity Foundations team lays the groundwork and infrastructure to support this critical mission.About the RoleAt OpenAI, we aim to advance artificial intelligence in a manner that is safe, reliable, and aligned with broader societal values. The role of Software Engineer in Applied Foundations is vital for maintaining the dependability of our platforms. You will play a key role in developing strong defenses against a variety of adversarial behaviors that threaten our ecosystem.In this position, you will collaborate with our entire engineering team to design and implement systems that detect and prevent abuse, promote user safety, and mitigate risks across our platform. You will be at the forefront of our initiatives to responsibly and sustainably harness the vast potential of AI.Key Responsibilities:Design and enhance systems to identify and prevent various forms of abuse, including financial fraud, botting, and scripting.Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create solutions that defend against adversarial attacks while preserving an optimal user experience.Assist in responding to active incidents on the platform and develop new tools and infrastructure to address fundamental challenges.You will excel in this role if you:Possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software engineering.Have experience in setting up and maintaining production backend services and data pipelines.Exhibit a humble attitude, a willingness to support colleagues, and a commitment to team success.Demonstrate self-direction and enjoy innovating solutions to complex problems.Take ownership of issues from start to finish and are eager to acquire any necessary knowledge to achieve your goals.Have a passion for AI safety in production environments and the skills to build effective software systems.

Join Patreon as a Senior Software Engineer in the Product Foundations team, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our platform. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize scalable systems that enhance user experience and drive engagement.In this role, you will leverage your expertise in software development to implement innovative solutions, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, and contribute to the overall success of our product initiatives.

Okta secures identity for both people and AI, providing trusted infrastructure that helps organizations adapt to change. The company addresses complex, real-world problems with practical solutions and values urgency, excellence, and teamwork. The Developer Foundations team is looking for a Staff Software Engineer based in San Francisco, California. This engineer will play a key role in scaling Okta’s systems and accelerating software delivery. The position centers on refining the company’s approach to Continuous Delivery and driving improvements in engineering velocity and productivity across multiple teams. Collaboration is central in this role. The Staff Software Engineer works closely with engineers, architects, operations, program management, and quality assurance. The team values fresh ideas and solutions that have a direct impact on internal developer experience. What you will do Create high-quality internal tools and automation that support continuous delivery and boost developer productivity. Design and implement Continuous Delivery pipelines for a range of projects, using technologies such as Java, Jenkins, AWS, Docker, Python, Node, iOS, Ruby, Bash, and Go. Develop proof of concepts, guide technology decisions, contribute to internal frameworks, and participate in design and code reviews. Roll out solutions to internal users in phases, monitor adoption, gather feedback, and refine approaches to fit team needs. Maintain pre-production infrastructure on AWS, focusing on monitoring, backup and restore, SLA management, cost control, and deployment processes.

Join Us as Our First Marketing LeadFoundation is on the lookout for our inaugural marketing leader to propel our vision of revolutionizing homebuilding and enhancing the journey of buying, selling, and owning a home.About FoundationWith approximately $6.8M in backing from top-tier venture capitalists, including Y Combinator, Foundation is composed of a dynamic team formerly from Opendoor, dedicated to reshaping the future of residential real estate.Our flagship product is a cutting-edge customer experience platform designed specifically for homebuilders—think of it as the "Shopify for Homebuilders." We collaborate with large-scale homebuilders to deliver a modern digital experience, significantly boosting customer satisfaction and team productivity. In just two years, we've achieved remarkable product-market fit and impressive growth, all without a dedicated marketing team.Our Growth JourneyWe are currently navigating the first of three interconnected growth phases:AI-Driven SaaS for Homebuilding: A transformative opportunity with public-scale potential.Real Estate Enterprise Ecosystem: Homebuilders drive this ecosystem, which fosters collaboration among adjacent trillion-dollar sectors such as lending, title, home insurance, and retail.AI Native Home Operating System: This will enable seamless home buying and ownership through our platform.Your Role as Our First MarketerWe seek a hands-on, results-driven marketer passionate about transforming a key sector of the U.S. economy and redefining marketing in the age of AI.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be pivotal in steering Foundation's next growth phases by integrating AI with marketing and real estate innovation. Your primary objectives will include:Accelerating Growth: Drive rapid expansion of our core AI-driven product line for homebuilders.

Join Zip as a talented Software Engineer in our AI Foundation team, where you'll play a crucial role in developing innovative AI solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that impact millions. If you have a passion for artificial intelligence and software development, we want to hear from you!

Join Our Team as a Customer Success Manager/Lead!At Foundation, we're on a mission to revolutionize the homebuilding industry and enhance the experience of buying, selling, and owning homes. We are looking for a dedicated Customer Success Manager to join our dynamic team and drive our core business forward.About UsWith $6.8M in funding from top-tier venture capitalists, including Y Combinator, Foundation is comprised of a talented team formerly from Opendoor, focused on transforming residential real estate. Our flagship product is a cutting-edge customer experience platform tailored for homebuilders — envision it as the 'Shopify for Homebuilders'. We partner with large-scale homebuilders to provide a modern digital experience that significantly boosts customer satisfaction and team productivity. Within just two years, we have achieved remarkable growth and established a strong product-market fit.The RoleAs a Customer Success Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fostering and expanding relationships with our diverse portfolio of clients. You will be the primary contact for our customers post-onboarding, ensuring they maximize their use of our platform and derive long-term value. This position requires a proactive approach in managing multiple accounts, identifying risks and opportunities, and collaborating closely with our Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys tackling challenges, and seeks a meaningful role within a scaling startup. You will have the autonomy to influence our customer engagement strategies and drive significant impact.

Founded in 2007, Airbnb has transformed the way people travel and connect. With over 5 million hosts and more than 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide, we believe in creating authentic experiences that foster community and connection. Join us in shaping the future of travel.The Community You Will Join:The Core Foundation team is pivotal within Product Foundation, equipping product engineers with the tools to develop top-tier features across Android, iOS, and Web platforms. We specialize in Insights & Logging, Performance & App Health, and Feature Architecture, collaborating closely with Platform (iOS/Android/Web), Analytics Infrastructure, and Data Platform teams to set scalable standards.The Impact You Will Have:As the leader of the team responsible for Airbnb's foundational solutions for client applications, you will implement the architecture patterns, performance metrics, and developer-friendly platforms that will standardize and enhance product development. Your leadership will:Set a visionary long-term direction for client foundations, influencing product engineering practices across Airbnb.Encourage the adoption of uniform, cross-platform architectures and best practices for feature development.Enhance application performance and health through guardrails, insightful analytics, and efficient tooling that streamline feedback for product teams.Establish a cohesive, high-quality event logging framework that supports reliable, data-informed decisions across various platforms.A Typical Day:Define the vision and long-term technological roadmap for Core Foundation, translating them into actionable plans and measurable goals.Facilitate alignment across Platform, Backend, and Data teams, ensuring a shared commitment to standards.Collaborate with iOS/Android/Web Platform, Analytics Infrastructure, and Data Platform teams to harmonize standards, integrate functionalities, and reduce friction for product engineers.Guide technical staff in implementing lint/compilation rules, observability defaults, and configuration patterns, driving adoption through comprehensive documentation and hands-on support.Review foundational system designs, balancing immediate delivery with long-term maintenance and scalability goals.

At Databricks, we are driven by our commitment to empower data teams in tackling the world's most challenging problems — from transforming transportation solutions to accelerating medical advancements. Our mission revolves around constructing and maintaining the world's premier data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our clients to harness deep data insights for enhanced business outcomes.Foundation Model Serving represents the API product designed for hosting and serving advanced AI model inference, catering to both open-source models like Llama, Qwen, and GPT OSS, as well as proprietary models such as Claude and OpenAI GPT. We welcome engineers who have experience managing high-scale operational systems, including customer-facing APIs, Edge Gateways, or ML Inference services, even if they do not have a background in ML or AI. A passion for developing LLM APIs and runtimes at scale is essential.As a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining both the product experience and the underlying infrastructure. You will be tasked with designing and building systems that facilitate high-throughput, low-latency inference on GPU workloads with cutting-edge models. Your influence will extend to architectural direction, working closely with platform, product, infrastructure, and research teams to deliver an exceptional foundation model API product.The impact you will have:Design and implement core systems and APIs that drive Databricks Foundation Model Serving, ensuring scalability, reliability, and operational excellence.Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to outline the technical roadmap and long-term architecture for workload serving.Make architectural decisions to enhance performance, throughput, autoscaling, and operational efficiency for GPU serving workloads.Contribute directly to critical components within the serving infrastructure, from systems like vLLM and SGLang to developing token-based rate limiters and optimizers, ensuring seamless and efficient operations at scale.Work cross-functionally with product, platform, and research teams to transform customer requirements into dependable and high-performing systems.Establish best practices for code quality, testing, and operational readiness while mentoring fellow engineers through design reviews and technical support.Represent the team in inter-departmental technical discussions, influencing Databricks’ wider AI platform strategy.

About the Applied Foundations Team The Applied Foundations group at OpenAI focuses on protecting our technology from adversarial threats as our platforms grow. This team builds the core infrastructure that helps prevent financial abuse, large-scale attacks, and other forms of misuse that could impact user experience or disrupt operations. Role Overview OpenAI aims to advance AI in a way that is safe, reliable, and aligned with society’s values. As a Full Stack Software Engineer on the Integrity Foundations team in San Francisco, you will help maintain the trustworthiness of our platforms. Your work will involve building defenses against adversarial behaviors and ensuring our ecosystem remains secure. This role collaborates closely with engineering and cross-functional partners to design and implement systems that detect and prevent abuse, enhance user safety, and reduce risks. You will help lead efforts to ensure AI is used responsibly and sustainably. What You Will Do Design APIs for internal workflows that interact with all layers of the stack, supporting informed data model decisions. Build and integrate tools that enable internal teams to investigate safety, abuse, and risk issues, with a focus on strong access controls, auditability, and operational rigor. Work with teams across the company to develop solutions that guard against adversarial attacks while maintaining a positive user experience. Help respond to live incidents on the platform and create new infrastructure to address underlying problems. What We Look For Interest in building high-quality internal tools and a genuine concern for end-users. At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience. Ability to collaborate effectively, including with partners outside engineering. Humility, sound judgment, and a drive for continuous improvement.

At Lyft, we are driven by our mission to connect communities and enhance mobility. We focus on fostering an open, inclusive, and diverse culture that empowers our teams. As part of our Mobile Foundations team, you will play a pivotal role in developing robust software solutions that tackle large-scale challenges, ensuring our mobile applications are not only stable but also scalable and efficient.In your role as a Senior Android Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining the core systems that serve as the backbone for all Lyft mobile engineers. Your contributions will enable teams across the organization to deliver exceptional experiences that seamlessly connect people and places. You will be instrumental in building scalable infrastructure that accelerates innovation while prioritizing an outstanding developer experience. Your efforts will directly enhance the stability of Lyft as a whole.Our mobile applications are utilized by millions, and we take pride in maintaining high development standards. We follow best practices in code architecture and embrace rapid release cycles. Our codebase is primarily written in Kotlin, leveraging modern design patterns and coding practices. We also actively engage with the developer community, contributing to open-source projects, including the Kotlin language itself.

About Sprinter Health:At Sprinter Health, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare accessibility by delivering services directly to patients' homes. Approximately 30% of patients in the U.S. forgo essential preventive or chronic care due to transportation challenges, often leading them to the emergency room as their first point of contact with the healthcare system, resulting in over $300 billion in avoidable costs annually.Leveraging cutting-edge technologies that drive leading marketplace and last-mile platforms, we prioritize delivering care where it is needed most. To date, we have successfully assisted over 2 million patients across 22 states and conducted more than 130,000 in-home visits, boasting a remarkable 92 Net Promoter Score (NPS). With a team of skilled clinicians, technologists, and operators, we have raised over $125 million from esteemed investors such as a16z, General Catalyst, GV, and Accel, ensuring a strong multi-year runway for our initiatives.About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend or Full-Stack Software Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience who is eager to create the foundational systems that enable last-mile healthcare delivery. In this role, you will engage in developing products that integrate logistics, patient experience, safety, and medical operations. You will be responsible for building and scaling backend services, data flows, integrations, and product experiences that are critical to patient care. Your responsibilities will include routing clinicians, managing booking flows, integrating medical devices, and mitigating clinical errors, allowing you to manage complex, high-impact systems from inception to execution. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems through coding and delivering products that enhance healthcare access, we invite you to apply.Work Environment:As a hybrid company based in the Bay Area, we have offices in both San Francisco and Menlo Park. We value work-life balance and understand that flexibility is essential at times.

Why Choose Flux?At Flux, we are transforming the landscape of hardware development by pioneering the world's first AI Hardware Engineer. Our mission is to democratize access to cutting-edge hardware creation and transform the way electronics are designed and manufactured globally.About the RoleWe are on a quest to build the first AI Hardware Engineer, software capable of designing tangible, manufacturable electronics from simple prompts. As a Senior Software Engineer focusing on Agentic Development, you will be responsible for creating the system's intelligence, developing agentic workflows, reasoning graphs, and integrations that empower both novice and experienced engineers in their journey from concept to manufacturable hardware.This position fuses advanced web engineering with AI systems design. You will leverage TypeScript and LangGraph within the Flux web application and backend platform, embedding intelligent features directly into the design environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement agentic reasoning capabilities using TypeScript (LangGraph).Integrate AI functionalities into the Flux web application (React/Redux) and Chat UI.Implement telemetry and logging for monitoring runtime health, performance, and cost efficiency.Collaborate closely with product and electrical engineers to refine intelligent ECAD workflows.Conduct evaluations and translate insights into engineering decisions.Contribute to the development of agentic patterns, conventions, and best practices within the engineering organization.Required Qualifications8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 1 year in developing generative-AI or agentic systems.Proficient in TypeScript, React, and Node.js.Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, or similar orchestration frameworks.Proven track record in building asynchronous, distributed systems in a production environment.Experience in integrating LLM-based systems into complex user-facing web products.Strong communication skills and comfort working in a fully remote, asynchronous team setting.Previous experience in a startup or in 0→1 product development environments.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with retrieval systems, evaluation pipelines, or agent benchmarking.

Role Overview Parafin is hiring a Senior Software Engineer focused on Lending Products in San Francisco, CA. This role centers on building and improving software that powers financial solutions for lending. The work directly shapes how customers interact with Parafin’s products and how efficiently lending operations run. What You Will Do Design, implement, and refine software systems for lending products Work closely with engineers and other team members to deliver features that improve the lending experience Identify opportunities to streamline processes and boost product performance

Adyen is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Financial Products team in San Francisco. This role focuses on designing and building software that supports a wide range of clients and business needs. The main objective is to create reliable systems that process financial transactions quickly and securely. Role overview This position centers on developing software solutions for Adyen’s financial products. The work involves building systems that handle sensitive transactions, ensuring both efficiency and security remain top priorities. What you will do Design and implement software tailored to financial products Develop transaction processing systems with a focus on speed and security Collaborate with teams across various functions to deliver effective solutions Contribute to keeping Adyen’s financial offerings innovative About Adyen Adyen is a global payments company that works with businesses around the world. The team values collaboration, technical skill, and ongoing improvement in financial technology.

Join Benchling as a Product Designer focused on our App Foundations. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping user experiences that drive our mission forward. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive and engaging interfaces that cater to our diverse user base.

Why Join UsAt Brex, we are revolutionizing the way businesses manage their spending through our AI-driven spend platform. Our integrated solutions, including corporate cards, banking, and global payment systems, empower companies to manage their finances with confidence. We proudly serve tens of thousands of businesses, from innovative startups to established enterprises like DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass, enabling them to take control of their expenditures, streamline costs, and enhance efficiency worldwide.Joining Brex means pushing your boundaries, challenging conventional thinking, and collaborating with some of the brightest talents in the tech industry. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, where your aspirations are only limited by your imagination. We equip you with the necessary tools, resources, and support to advance your career.Engineering at BrexOur engineering teams are committed to developing scalable systems with purpose and speed. We encompass diverse areas such as Software, Data, Security, and IT, and we thrive on autonomy and collaborative efforts. Our approach involves tackling complex technical challenges, taking ownership of our results, and striving for excellence in every phase—from architecture to deployment. Here, engineering is an art, and builders evolve into leaders.Your RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer at Brex, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end development of innovative products, whether for a small startup or a large corporation. We seek passionate individuals who excel in building products and navigating the complexities of dynamic environments. You will create impactful customer-facing products that directly influence business outcomes and help shape our long-term technical strategy while maintaining high standards of quality. You will be encouraged to leverage metrics and data, think creatively, and contribute to Brex's scaling efforts as we enter new markets. Your Work EnvironmentThis position is based in our San Francisco office, where we embrace a hybrid work model that blends the vibrancy of in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. We currently require a minimum of three coordinated in-office days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday), with the option for up to four weeks of fully remote work each year!