Senior Technical Sourcer | Engineering Talent

OpenAI; California (MO); On-site; 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 systems, product engineering, and related technical domains. You will build a robust pipeline and partner with hiring managers to understand needs and refine sourcing strategies.

You will leverage advanced sourcing tools, represent OpenAI at industry events, and maintain accurate candidate data and metrics to inform decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing for engineering roles.
• Proven track record sourcing software engineering and technical disciplines.
• Strong ability to communicate role requirements to candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies across software engineering, backend systems, and product engineering.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates through proactive outreach.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand needs and refine sourcing approaches.
• Leverage advanced sourcing tools to attract exceptional talent.
• Represent OpenAI at industry events to promote our mission and connect with candidates.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and metrics to inform decisions.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Engineering recruiting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to identify and engage top engineering talent across software, backend systems, product engineering, and related technical domains. You will build a robust pipeline and partner with hiring managers to understand needs and refine sourcing strategies.

You will leverage advanced sourcing tools, represent OpenAI at industry events, and maintain accurate candidate data and metrics to inform decisions in a fast-paced environment.