OpenAI is seeking Software Engineering Interns to help bring their AI technology to millions of users globally, ensuring safety, reliability, and accessibility while addressing customer needs and enhancing user experience.
Requirements
- 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)
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
Other
- 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
- Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines
- This is a 12-week, paid, in-person internship based in our San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA offices during Summer 2026.