Senior Technical Sourcer: Engineering Talent Strategist

OpenAI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to identify and engage top-tier engineering talent across software, backend, and product domains. You will build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline, partner with hiring managers, and drive proactive outreach to reach passive candidates.

You will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, represent OpenAI at industry events, and maintain precise data and metrics to guide sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing for engineering or technical roles.
• Proven track record of sourcing candidates across software engineering and related fields.
• Strong ability to translate role requirements into search criteria.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for candidate and internal stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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 to understand needs and refine approaches.
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques to attract top talent.
• Represent OpenAI at industry events and conferences to promote opportunities.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and metrics to inform decisions.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Engineering recruitment

Communication

Stakeholder management

Talent outreach

Multitasking

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to identify and engage top-tier engineering talent across software, backend, and product domains. You will build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline, partner with hiring managers, and drive proactive outreach to reach passive candidates.

You will leverage advanced sourcing techniques, represent OpenAI at industry events, and maintain precise data and metrics to guide sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.