OpenAI Software Engineer interview: two days of coding interviews

OpenAISoftware Engineer · Jul 2026

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…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jul 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.