Frontend Software Engineer, Codex App
Core
Build and ship polished, high-performance user interfaces for the Codex desktop app and IDE extension, focusing on agent delegation, task timelines, and control surfaces.
Role type
Senior Frontend Software Engineer (Desktop/IDE) (via careerplan.io/jobs/22571-frontend-software-engineer-codex-app-at-openai)
Builds
Codex desktop application and IDE extension
Domain
AI productivity tools / Developer tools
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
React, TypeScript, Electron, UI architecture, state management, performance optimization, testing, UX design
Preferred skills
Experience building IDE extensions, developer tools
Technologies
React, TypeScript, Electron
Responsibilities
Partner with design to turn prototypes into production-quality layouts and interactions; Own frontend architecture decisions involving component systems and rendering performance; Collaborate with platform and backend partners to integrate capabilities into cohesive product flows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
