Technical Sourcer for AI/ML Research Talent

Candidate; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a focused Research Recruiting sourcer to identify world-class software and machine learning engineers driving the AI frontier.

You will build robust pipelines, craft thoughtful outreach, and partner with researchers, recruiters, and hiring managers to surface exceptional candidates and scale our research initiatives.

The role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience sourcing specialized engineering/technical talent across AI domains.
• Strong interest in AI and frontier research.
• Proven success hiring top technical talent at leading tech firms.

Responsibilities

• Build targeted searches delivering precise candidate profiles.
• Craft outreach strategies to engage passive talent.
• Develop creative strategies to discover non-traditional talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to tailor sourcing plans.
• Track candidates with data-driven funnel metrics.
• Represent OpenAI at conferences and in communities.

Skills

Specialized engineers

AI/ML domain knowledge

Talent sourcing at scale

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven recruiting

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a focused Research Recruiting sourcer to identify world-class software and machine learning engineers driving the AI frontier.

You will build robust pipelines, craft thoughtful outreach, and partner with researchers, recruiters, and hiring managers to surface exceptional candidates and scale our research initiatives.

The role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.