About this role
The recruiting team at OpenAI is building the foundational workforce required to advance safe artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Staff members in this group connect exceptional talent with opportunities to impact the future of intelligent computer systems and AI research.
As a technical recruiter, you will advise hiring managers and partner with senior leaders to drive key hires across engineering, AI, and technical domains. Your daily work involves independently managing top-of-funnel initiatives, designing strategic sourcing plans, and overseeing the entire candidate journey from initial outreach to the final interview loop. You will also serve as a strategic advisor by offering market insights, funnel data, and recruitment best practices to hiring teams.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience hiring within competitive technical markets and thrives when navigating ambiguous, fast-paced environments. Someone who communicates clearly and builds trust easily with senior stakeholders will succeed in supporting high-value talent initiatives at this scale.
What you will do
- Manage stakeholder expectations independently for top-of-funnel initiatives across the business.
- Partner directly with executives and hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs.
- Design and execute strategic sourcing plans to map talent and drive top-of-funnel activity.
- Own the candidate experience from first engagement through the loop interview stage while ensuring fast turnaround.
- Act as a thought partner to hiring teams by sharing talent market insights, funnel data, and industry best practices.
- Source technical talent through creative outreach, events, and passive campaigns.
- Build and maintain nurturing campaigns alongside brand-forward recruitment marketing efforts.
What you need
- Bring 8 or more years of progressive recruiting experience gained within high-growth, premier tech environments.
- Demonstrate proven success in hiring candidates within niche and competitive technical talent markets.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly and compellingly through both written and verbal channels.
- Demonstrate comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced work setting.
Benefits
- Offers Equity
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary for this position ranges from $172K to $240K. Additionally, the compensation package includes offers of equity.
Where is the position located?
This role is located in San Francisco. Candidates will operate from this office location.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time employment opportunity. You will work closely with existing team members including technical recruiters, coordinators, sourcers, and cross-functional partners.