OpenAI Software Engineer System Design Questions
5+ questions from real OpenAI Software Engineer System Design rounds, reported by candidates who interviewed there.
What does the OpenAI System Design round test?
The OpenAI system design round assesses a candidate's ability to architect scalable systems. Software Engineer candidates are typically asked to design a large-scale service or platform from scratch, covering database choices, API design, scaling strategy, and failure modes.
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OpenAI Software Engineer System Design Questions
OpenAI Onsite Software Engineer Interview: Key System Design Questions
I've been preparing for open AI interviews recently and have summarized most of the frequently asked questions I've seen. Generally speaking, it is very fragmented, so I summarize it to save everyone
Design an AI Chatbot System
The Task You need to build a simple AI chatbot that works like ChatGPT. Users should be able to chat with an AI assistant using a website. ### System Requirements 1. **User Authentication**: Users
Points of Interest (POI) System / Yelp
Problem Requirements You need to design a system like Google Maps or Yelp. The goal is to help users find nearby points of interest (POIs) like restaurants, shops, or businesses. The system must fi
Design a Cloud IDE
Design a Cloud IDE **Problem:** Design a cloud-based IDE like Replit or GitHub Codespaces. **Goal:** Users can write code, manage files, and run terminal commands in their browser. They should not n
SWE interview experience for openai
status: rejected. ```# main loop ## behavioural, 1 hour regular questions why openai conflict resolution share example of when you did something outside of your role etc. etc. ## technical deep dive, 1 hour 30...
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