OpenAI·Software Engineer

OpenAI Software Engineer interview experience

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Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process followed a pretty standard rhythm: a 30-minute phone screen with HR, then a 30-minute conversation with the hiring manager, and finally a 60-minute technical assessment.

Over that sequence, everyone I spoke with came across as patient and kind, which made the whole thing feel less adversarial than I expected.

The technical assessment itself was described as part of the normal tech interview flow rather than something wildly different, and the earlier HR and hiring manager conversations felt like they were centered on fit and getting clarity on my background. I also never received formal feedback after I was rejected, which left the process feeling slightly unfinished emotionally.

Overall, I walked away thinking the experience was respectful and well-paced,

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