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Data Engineer, Core Experimentation

OpenAISeattleApplied AI
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Salary
$347K – $385K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 8+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Bellevue, the Data Engineer, Core Experimentation position at OpenAI involves building data pipelines and core tables to support product development and safety systems. This opportunity suits experienced software and data engineering professionals interested in large-scale experimentation platforms.

Role Overview

OpenAI seeks a Data Engineer to take charge of constructing data pipelines and core tables in a hybrid work environment located in Bellevue. The position centers on creating systems that handle user event data, integrate information into the data warehouse, and generate canonical datasets for tracking product metrics.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and manage data pipelines for seamless user event integration into the data warehouse.
Develop canonical datasets to monitor growth, engagement, and revenue metrics.
Partner with infrastructure, data science, product, marketing, finance, and research groups to address data requirements.
Create fault-tolerant mechanisms for data ingestion and processing.
Participate in architectural choices and engineering decisions.
Maintain data security, integrity, and compliance with industry and corporate benchmarks.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years working specifically as a data engineer.
Minimum of 8 years of total software engineering experience.
Competence in at least one programming language utilized in data engineering like Python, Scala, or Java.
Background in distributed processing technologies such as Hadoop, Flink, and distributed storage systems like HDFS or S3.
Familiarity with ETL scheduling tools including Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect.
Capability to write, debug, and optimize Spark code.

Skills and Tools

Python
Scala
Java
Hadoop
Flink
HDFS
S3
Airflow
Dagster
Prefect
Spark

Salary and Benefits

Compensation range of $293K to $325K USD.
Offers equity.

About the Company

OpenAI functions as an artificial intelligence research and deployment enterprise focused on developing general-purpose artificial intelligence that serves all humanity. The organization prioritizes safety, human needs, and inclusive perspectives while deploying tools globally.

How to Apply

To submit an application, visit the official OpenAI careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the job located?

The position is based in Bellevue and follows a hybrid work model.

What is the salary range for this role?

The compensation range is $293K to $325K USD, and the position offers equity.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as a data engineer and a total of 8 years of software engineering experience.

What programming languages are expected?

Proficiency in at least one data engineering programming language such as Python, Scala, or Java is required.

What teams will this role collaborate with?

The data engineer will work alongside infrastructure, data science, product, marketing, finance, and research teams.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official OpenAI careers page.

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