OpenAI · 1 month ago
Senior Technical Sourcer, Applications Engineering
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$240K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. As a Senior Technical Sourcer, you will identify and engage top-tier engineering talent to support advanced infrastructure and platform initiatives, focusing on sourcing experts in large-scale systems and cloud infrastructure.
Agentic AIArtificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS
Responsibilities
Leading sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates with expertise in areas such as large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud platform engineering
Developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of passive candidates through proactive outreach, research, and networking
Collaborating closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to deeply understand hiring needs and refine sourcing approaches accordingly
Leveraging advanced sourcing techniques and tools to identify and attract exceptional talent
Representing OpenAI at industry events and conferences to promote our mission and connect with potential candidates
Maintaining accurate and organized candidate data and metrics to inform sourcing strategies and decision-making
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, with a focus on infrastructure or systems engineering roles
A proven track record of successfully sourcing candidates in fields such as cloud infrastructure, distributed computing, or systems engineering
A strong understanding of complex engineering principles and the ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to candidates
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with both candidates and internal stakeholders
Proficiency with sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems
The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Benefits
Relocation support to new employees
Hybrid work model: three days in the office per week with optional work from home on Thursdays and Fridays
Open-plan offices have height-adjustable desks, conference rooms, phone booths, well-stocked kitchens full of snacks and drinks, three in-house prepared meals daily, a private outdoor space for working in the sun or socializing, nap rooms, private bike storage
Company
OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops advanced AI models, including ChatGPT. It is a sub-organization of OpenAI Foundation.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
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2022 (18)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$79BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySoftBankThrive Capital
2025-12-11Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-02Secondary Market· $6.6B
2025-03-31Series Unknown· $40B
Leadership Team
Sam Altman
CEO & Co-Founder
Greg Brockman
President, Chairman, & Co-Founder
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