Software Engineer, Identity Infrastructure Engineering · OpenAI

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:36:29 GMT
Engineering

OpenAI · San Francisco; New York City; Remote - US; Seattle · $230K – $385K · hybrid

Software Engineer, Identity Infrastructure Engineering

Location

San Francisco; New York City; Remote - US; Seattle

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

IT

Compensation

San Francisco, Seattle or New York City $230K – $385K • Offers Equity

Zone A $207K – $346.5K • Offers Equity

Zone B $184K – $308K • Offers Equity

The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If the role is non-exempt, overtime pay will be provided consistent with applicable laws. In addition to the salary range listed above, total compensation also includes generous equity, performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees, and the following benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)

Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees

13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)

Mental health and wellness support

Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage

Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth

Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

Relocation support for eligible employees

Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

About the Team

Security is at the foundation of OpenAI’s mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The Identity Infrastructure Engineering team sits at the core of this effort, designing and building the identity and access management solutions that protect our model weights, customer data, and critical systems across multiple cloud environments. We partner with teams across OpenAI—Applied Engineering, Research, IT, and Security—to provide a secure and scalable platform for permissioning, orchestration, and innovative AI research.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the Identity Infrastructure Engineering team, you’ll be instrumental in creating, deploying, and operating foundational security tools and infrastructure. You will work with a broad range of technologies to support multi-cloud deployments, ensuring that researchers and engineers can safely build, test, and scale transformative AI systems. The role requires a balance of strong technical depth, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for embedding secure-by-default principles into every layer of our stack.

Responsibilities

Build new features for our IAM platform that seamlessly integrate with evolving cloud services, enabling teams to work efficiently while adhering to security best practices.

Drive security innovation by designing tools, processes, and architectures that protect data at scale and reinforce a secure development culture across the organization.

Collaborate cross-functionally with researchers, engineers, and compliance teams to address security requirements for multi-cloud deployments, large-scale model training, and emerging AI use cases.

Implement and refine access policies that strike the right balance between enabling rapid experimentation and protecting high-value assets, including model weights and customer data.

Troubleshoot complex identity or access issues across distributed systems, ensuring minimal downtime and a safe environment for AI research and product teams.

Requirements

A background in building secure systems—from core IAM services to orchestration layers that manage credentials, roles, or policies at scale.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or similar, with a track record of writing high-quality, maintainable code.

Experience with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and familiarity with industry-standard security protocols (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect) and authentication/authorization patterns.

A security-focused mindset, with knowledge of threat modeling, risk assessment, and the ability to embed security features throughout the software development lifecycle.

Nice to Have

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Knowledge of machine learning and AI concepts, including model training, deployment, and security.

Experience with cloud security services (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory).

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary and equity package

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave and medical/caregiver leave

Flexible PTO and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about building secure systems and contributing to the development of cutting-edge AI technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples or projects you’d like to share. We can’t wait to hear from you!