Senior Technical Sourcer for AI & Engineering Talent

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

Job summary

OpenAI is hiring a Senior Technical Sourcer to identify and engage top software engineers and technical talent, helping to build world-class teams supporting our AI research and deployment efforts.

You will lead sourcing across software engineering disciplines, maintain a robust passive candidate network, and partner closely with hiring managers to align on needs and refine strategies for fast-paced growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical sourcing experience.
• Proven track record in sourcing engineers and technical roles.
• Strong communication of role requirements to candidates.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies across software engineering and related disciplines.
• Build and maintain a passive candidate pipeline through proactive outreach.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand needs and refine sourcing.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Engineering hiring

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

ATS experience

LinkedIn Recruiter

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

OpenAI is hiring a Senior Technical Sourcer to identify and engage top software engineers and technical talent, helping to build world-class teams supporting our AI research and deployment efforts.

You will lead sourcing across software engineering disciplines, maintain a robust passive candidate network, and partner closely with hiring managers to align on needs and refine strategies for fast-paced growth.