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.
