About the job
About Our Team
The 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 Role
At 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.
