Calvin French-Owen spent a little over a year on OpenAI's technical team. In a blog post he offers an insider's take on ...

Calvin French-Owen worked for OpenAI between May 2024 and June 2025 as a technical staff member. He talked about his time at ...

With a newborn at home, a former top engineer details the grueling, 7-week sprint that pushed a small team to its absolute ...

A former top engineer reveals an organization that runs on secrets, Slack messages, and social media buzz, where world ...

Former OpenAI engineer shares rare insights about company culture, revealing the fast-paced work environment, secretive ...

In the end, French-Owen's message is both a reality check and a cautionary tale. While OpenAI remains a beacon for those ...

A former OpenAI employee reveals the demanding reality behind the company's innovative facade. Twelve-hour days, intense ...