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OpenAI Software Engineer Interview Experience

OpenAI

ResultRejected
Timespan2 weeks
DifficultyDifficult
Rounds2

Interview process

Coding round went fine. Need to get to a working solution fast before polishing or optimizing approach. For the system design need to cover both frontend and backend pieces. Focusing on just one piece might not help your case.

Interview rounds · 2

  1. 1

    Recruiter screen

    1. Q1. Role overview and discuss experience and past projects
  2. 2

    Phone screen

    CodingSystem Design
    1. Q1. Design OpenAI Playground
    2. Q2. Call backend streaming api and render responses in the chatbox - simulating chatgpt

Tips from the candidate

For coding rounds Need to get to a working solution fast before polishing or optimizing approach. For the system design need to cover both frontend and backend pieces. Focusing on just one piece might not help your case.

Company culture

I only had phone interview - so 2 interview rounds, which is not enough to learn about the team and role ; but they seem to be nice and helpful and value collaborative work.

Details

CompanyOpenAI
RoleSoftware Engineer
LocationUnited States
InterviewedJun 2025
Questions asked3