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Senior Technical Recruiter, Research

OpenAI

San Francisco, CAOn Site

Original Job Summary

About The Team

OpenAI’s mission is to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) that benefits all of humanity. To achieve this, we bring together exceptional talent to push the boundaries of AI research.

Our Research Recruiting team is an embedded part of the research organization, working closely with research staff to understand priorities, build trust, and shape the future of talent at OpenAI.

About The Role

The Senior Technical Recruiter, Research will design and execute long-term talent strategies to attract leading AI researchers, engineers, and scientific builders. You will partner with research leadership to define talent needs, develop search strategies, guide hiring decisions, and ensure we continue to secure the brightest minds in frontier-model research.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic talent partner to executives and hiring leaders.
  • Identify and engage exceptional talent across industry leaders and emerging research communities.
  • Utilize data and insights to shape hiring and compensation strategies.
  • Collaborate on interview strategies, candidate evaluation, and closing narratives.
  • Work closely with sourcing partners to accelerate search execution.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is passionate about the AI research community, has 8+ years of recruiting experience in technical domains, excels in complex offer negotiations, and demonstrates a proactive, strategic approach in a fast-paced environment.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring AI benefits all of humanity through safe development and deployment of advanced systems, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Talent Strategy
  • AI Research
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Market Insights
  • Interview Strategy
  • Data Analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Process Improvement

How to Get Hired at OpenAI

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research OpenAI's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent AI achievements.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight technical recruiting successes and AI experience.
  • Network strategically: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice negotiation and talent strategy scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review current AI research trends.
Analyze technical recruiting metrics.
Study data-driven hiring strategies.
Practice complex negotiation scenarios.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your strategic partnership experiences.
Explain how you manage stakeholder challenges.
Discuss a time you improved a recruitment process.
Share examples of adapting under shifting priorities.