Senior Technical Sourcer — Applications Engineering

OpenAI; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to identify and engage top engineering talent across software, backend, and related technical areas. You will build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive candidates and work closely with hiring managers to align sourcing with team needs.

You will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, represent OpenAI at industry events, and ensure accurate candidate data and metrics to drive recruitment decisions and team growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing for engineering roles.
• Proven ability to source candidates across software engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates across engineering disciplines.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates through proactive outreach.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and technical leaders to refine hiring needs and sourcing tactics.
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and tools to attract exceptional talent.
• Represent OpenAI at industry events and conferences to promote our mission.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and metrics to inform sourcing decisions.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Passive candidate outreach

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to identify and engage top engineering talent across software, backend, and related technical areas. You will build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive candidates and work closely with hiring managers to align sourcing with team needs.

You will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, represent OpenAI at industry events, and ensure accurate candidate data and metrics to drive recruitment decisions and team growth.