OpenAI · 1 day ago
Recruiting Manager, Applied AI Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $295K/yr
15+ years expOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. As the Recruiting Manager for the Applied AI Engineering teams, you will lead and mentor a team of recruiters focused on hiring exceptional technical staff and shaping OpenAI's talent future.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS
Responsibilities
Lead and Inspire: Drive the development of a high-performing technical recruiting team. Mentor and support your team in developing relationship management techniques, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Strategic Vision: Partner with organization leaders to design and execute comprehensive hiring strategies that align with OpenAI’s growth and long-term technical ambitions
Relationship-Driven Recruiting: Develop lasting relationships with key technical leaders, hiring managers, and external partners, positioning OpenAI as the employer of choice for top-tier talent
Candidate Experience Excellence: Elevate the candidate experience at every touchpoint, reflecting OpenAI’s values and technical rigor. You’ll ensure every candidate interaction leaves a positive, lasting impression
Data-Informed Decision Making: Leverage data to optimize recruiting efforts, making informed, strategic adjustments to improve efficiency, quality, and team performance, and drive operational rigor
Diversity and Inclusion: Champion our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by implementing strategies that attract talent from underrepresented communities
Qualification
Required
15+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 7+ years in a management role
Strong background in technical recruiting for engineering and machine learning roles
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiting professionals, helping them grow and succeed in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build deep relationships with both internal stakeholders and external talent in highly specialized fields
You approach recruiting with a strategic lens, using data and market insights to shape decisions and continuously refine your approach
Strong understanding of the technical landscape, with the ability to engage credibly with both candidates and hiring managers
A commitment to driving diversity in hiring, ensuring that OpenAI continues to attract talent from all backgrounds
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Height-adjustable desks
Conference rooms
Phone booths
Well-stocked kitchens full of snacks and drinks
Three in-house prepared meals daily
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)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (18)
2021 (10)
2020 (6)
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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