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A former OpenAI engineer describes what it’s really like to work there

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Jul 15, 2025 20:58
Julie Bort
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A former OpenAI engineer recounts the intense, fast-paced, and often exhausting environment at OpenAI during the launch of its coding agent, Codex. The experience highlights both the excitement and challenges of working at the forefront of AI innovation, underscoring the demanding nature of rapid progress in the field.

A senior engineer describes the thrill, chaos, and exhaustion of working at OpenAI this past year while launching its coding agent Codex.
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