OpenAI

Senior Technical Sourcer, Applications Engineering

OpenAI • $130K — $180K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, particularly for engineering roles
  • Proven track record in sourcing candidates for software engineering and technical positions
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts relevant to engineering
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for candidate and stakeholder engagement
  • Proficiency in using sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing strategies to identify candidates across various engineering disciplines
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of passive candidates through outreach and networking
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand and refine sourcing needs
  • Utilize advanced sourcing techniques and tools for candidate attraction
  • Represent OpenAI at industry events to connect with potential hires
  • Maintain organized candidate data and metrics for informed decision-making

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI projects
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Networking opportunities through industry events
  • Support for continuous learning and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
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.
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.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, and John Schulman. OpenAI's mission is to develop and promote friendly AI for the betterment of humanity. The company has developed a number of cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT-3, a language processing system that can generate human-like text. OpenAI has received funding from a number of high-profile investors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
Learn more about OpenAI
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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