Technical Sourcer, Research · OpenAI

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:22:28 GMT
Engineering

OpenAI · San Francisco; New York City; Remote - US; Seattle · $171K – $240K • Offers Equity · hybrid

Compensation

The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If the role is non-exempt, overtime pay will be provided consistent with applicable laws. In addition to the salary range listed above, total compensation also includes generous equity, performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees, and the following benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)

Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees

13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)

Mental health and wellness support

Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage

Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth

Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

Relocation support for eligible employees

Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

About the Team

OpenAI's mission is to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) that benefits all of humanity. Achieving this requires bringing the world's most exceptional talent under one roof to push the boundaries of what's possible.

About the Role

You'll focus on identifying and engaging world-class AI researchers and scientists who are advancing the frontier of machine learning and artificial intelligence. In this role, you will drive top-of-funnel sourcing efforts, build thoughtful outreach strategies, and cultivate long-term relationships with highly specialized talent across academia and industry to support our Research teams' hiring ambitions.

Your Responsibilities:

Build highly targeted searches that deliver candidate profiles with precision.

Craft thoughtful approaches to candidate outreach that will engage even the most passive talent and cultivate relationships with high priority targets over the long-term.

Develop and utilize creative strategies to discover non-traditional, research-adjacent, and/or up and coming talent.

Partner closely with hiring managers across OpenAI to develop customized sourcing strategies and advise them on the market.

Take a highly organized and data driven approach to candidate tracking and funnel metrics.

Represent OpenAI and engage with candidates at conferences and events.

We're Seeking:

Significant experience sourcing specialized Engineering and/or AI talent across a range of highly technical domains.

Deep interest in AI research and a desire to engage directly with global research communities.

Demonstrable success in sourcing and hiring top technical talent at a premier tech company and/or high-growth startup

Ability to drive multiple complex searches in parallel while maintaining a high quality bar and exceptional stakeholder + candidate experience.

A passion for the research and mapping components of sourcing; it's a long game.

Workplace & Location

This role can be based in our San Francisco, New York, or Seattle offices or remotely in the US. When applying, let us know which location(s) work for you. If you’re joining us in person, we offer relocation support and follow a hybrid schedule: three days a week in the office, with the option to work from home on Thursdays and Fridays.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer, and we do 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.