Read each record independently. A specific vacancy, a broad requisition, a resume pool and a program introduction are different evidence levels. Required qualifications remain separate from preferred experience. A visible Apply button does not establish an available place or successful form submission.
OpenAI Residency 2026 — internal research key | OPENAI-RESIDENCY-2026
Required qualifications: No single degree mandated in retained program; strong research/building and technical-learning evidence; participants cannot remain actively in school after joining. Suggested application near three months before graduation is not a fixed universal eligibility guarantee.
Experience and preferred preparation: Strong technical/research record matters; not a beginner summer internship.
Work authorization: Individual immigration/sponsorship assistance depends on circumstances; not every visa/candidate automatically qualifies. Future employer support: conditional.
Dated availability evidence: October 7 official page explicitly states 2026 applications closed; no new cohort openness asserted. Timing / deadline: 2026 Residency applications closed; later cohort deadline unverified. Retained source: https://openai.com/residency/
Software Engineer, Applied Emerging Talent (2027) — internal research key | OPENAI-APPLIED-ET-2027
Required qualifications: Relevant CS/CE BS/MS or equivalent experience; 2027 emerging-talent entry.
Experience and preferred preparation: Zero-to-one years; JS/React, backend/Python and database foundations in retained sample.
Work authorization: The specific JD did not state future sponsorship. Future employer support: unknown.
Dated availability evidence: October 7 official page showed Apply; no fresh form or places check in this English edition. Timing / deadline: 2027 entry; exact closing date undisclosed. Retained source: https://openai.com/careers/software-engineer-applied-emerging-talent-(2027)-san-francisco/