Senior Technical Sourcer, Applications Engineering

About The Team

At OpenAI, we are dedicated to building safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) to benefit all of humanity. Our mission attracts the world’s top talent in science, engineering, and business to address one of the most ambitious challenges of our times. The Recruiting team is at the heart of this mission, tasked with identifying and hiring exceptional individuals who align with OpenAI's values and cultural ambitions. Our approach to recruitment aims to set the standard for excellence and innovation in the field, connecting outstanding candidates with opportunities to impact the future of AI.

About The Role

As a Senior Technical Sourcer at OpenAI, you will play a key role in identifying and engaging top-tier engineering talent across a broad range of technical domains. Your focus will be on sourcing exceptional software engineers and technical talent to help build world-class teams advancing our mission in AI research and deployment. In this role, you will:

• Lead sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates across a variety of engineering disciplines, including software engineering, backend systems, product engineering, and related technical areas.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates through proactive outreach, research, and networking.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to deeply understand hiring needs and refine sourcing approaches accordingly.
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and tools to identify and attract exceptional talent.
• Represent OpenAI at industry events and conferences to promote our mission and connect with potential candidates.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate data and metrics to inform sourcing strategies and decision-making.

Requirements

You might thrive in this role if you have 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, with a focus on engineering or technical roles. A proven track record of successfully sourcing candidates across a range of software engineering and technical disciplines, a strong understanding of technical concepts, and the ability to effectively communicate role requirements to candidates are also important. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with both candidates and internal stakeholders, are essential. Proficiency with sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems, is required. The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment is beneficial.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. Experience in technical recruiting, particularly in software engineering and technical roles, is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, are necessary. Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in technical recruiting is advantageous.

Skills

Proficiency in sourcing tools and platforms, such as LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems, is crucial. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with both candidates and internal stakeholders, are essential. The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment is beneficial. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, are necessary. Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in technical recruiting is advantageous.

Benefits

OpenAI offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $172K - $240K, health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and wellness programs. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $172K - $240K.

Schedule

OpenAI offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our employees.

OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. For additional information, please see OpenAI’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Checks

Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates.

Contact Us

To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link.