Software Engineer, Computer Use & Frontier Interfaces

About this role

Join OpenAI's Computer Use & Frontier Interfaces team to design and build novel AI-native interfaces that transform how people interact with AI systems. You'll prototype and develop next-generation interaction paradigms across ChatGPT, Codex, and future products in a fast-moving, design-driven environment.

What you'll do

• Design, prototype, and build novel AI-native interfaces and interaction models
• Develop foundational technologies and frameworks for generative UI and computer use experiences
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to explore and validate new concepts
• Build end-to-end prototypes and production systems that influence future OpenAI products
• Establish technical direction and engineering best practices for an incubation-stage team
• Participate in iterative development with focus on user feedback and rapid experimentation

What they're looking for

• Strong software engineering fundamentals
• User-facing product development experience
• Desktop development (Apple, Windows, or equivalent platforms)
• Rapid prototyping and system design
• Product sense and UX thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-moving environments
• Experience with zero-to-one product development