Applied AI Engineer, Startups (Codex)

Highlights

• Partner with top startups to embed Codex into how they build and ship software.
• Lead demos, workshops and hackathons that drive sustained Codex adoption.
• Turn field insights into reusable tools and product improvements for OpenAI.

Ideal candidate

A startup-savvy builder who loves hands-on coding and engaging developers live. Curious, high-agency, and energized by turning real-world use into better tools and workflows.

Requirements

• Have experience building at, founding, or working closely with early-stage startups, and understand the pace, ambiguity, and practical trade-offs involved.
• Bring strong software engineering fundamentals and enjoy building practical AI applications, integrations, and developer tools.
• Are an active user of Codex or other AI coding tools, with a thoughtful perspective on how they can improve software development.
• Are a compelling communicator who enjoys presenting, delivering live demos, and leading hands-on workshops for developers and founders.
• Have a talent for turning complex technical ideas into clear explanations, engaging examples, and reusable resources that help others succeed.
• Combine developer empathy with sound technical judgment: you can uncover what a team needs, troubleshoot problems, and help them adopt effective, reliable workflows.
• Bring high agency, curiosity, and end-to-end ownership, working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues and ecosystem partners.