Software Engineer, API Agents

OpenAI is hiring a Software Engineer, API Agents in San Francisco for a full-time role focused on backend and infrastructure work for agent systems. The job involves building the shared services and foundations that help agents find context, use tools and computers, remember information, coordinate longer workflows, and act safely in production. It suits an experienced engineer with strong backend fundamentals, good product judgment, and interest in turning fast-moving research ideas into dependable systems. The role also covers areas such as orchestration, search, execution environments, permissions, observability, and evaluation.