OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

About the Position

Introduction

The Scaled Abuse team at OpenAI is seeking a Software Engineer to protect OpenAI’s products and customers by detecting, preventing, and responding to fraudulent and abusive behavior at scale. This role involves building and operating backend and data systems for real-time detection, investigation workflows, and enforcement, while balancing strong protections with an excellent user experience as the platform grows.

Responsibilities

Design and build systems for fraud detection and remediation, balancing fraud loss, implementation cost, and customer experience.
Collaborate closely with finance, security, product, research, and trust & safety operations to holistically combat fraudulent and abusive actors.
Stay updated on the latest techniques and tools to preempt determined adversaries.
Utilize GPT-5 and future models to more effectively combat fraud and abuse.

Requirements

At least 5 years of software engineering experience in backend and data systems.
At least 2 years of experience in fraud or abuse analysis, investigation, and/or operations.
Ability to quickly understand complex codebases and propose robust engineering improvements.
Strong intrinsic desire to learn new skills and effectively share knowledge with others.
Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly changing conditions, with an ability to add structure and order when needed.

Nice to Have

Experience in Machine Learning techniques.

Benefits

OpenAI provides a dynamic and challenging environment at the forefront of AI research and deployment. Specific benefits are not listed in the job description but typically include comprehensive health, financial, and family support programs.

About Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. They push the boundaries of AI capabilities and seek to safely deploy these technologies to the world through products like ChatGPT, Plugins, DALL·E, and APIs for GPT-5. OpenAI emphasizes safe deployment over unfettered growth and believes in harnessing AI's potential to solve global challenges and share its benefits widely. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply

Utilize the provided apply URL to submit your application directly on aijobs.com. Ensure your resume and cover letter highlight relevant experience in software engineering, particularly in anti-fraud and abuse systems, and demonstrate your ability to learn and adapt quickly.