OpenAI Software Engineer interview: two days of coding interviews

OpenAI·Software Engineer·Reported Jul 2026
Hard

The process was straightforward and fast-paced. I had two days of back-to-back interviews, mostly coding problems, plus a hiring-manager interview. It felt practical, more about showing I could solve problems than getting lost in theory.

The topics matched standard preparation: LeetCode-style practice covered the coding well, and I also prepared for the behavioral round. The turnaround after the interview days felt quick.

It was easy to understand, and that clarity made it less stressful.

Location: San Francisco, CA. Overall feedback: positive. Offer status: no offer.

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Company
OpenAI
Role
Software Engineer
Difficulty
Hard
Date
Reported Jul 2026

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