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Senior Technical Sourcer

United States, San Francisco 172000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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We are hiring a Senior Technical Sourcer to support OpenAI’s Scaling organization as it builds and operates the infrastructure behind our most advanced AI systems. This team is responsible for the platforms and systems that power everything from large-scale model training to real-time deployment, and you will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and mapping the technical talent that makes that possible. In this role, you will partner closely with Senior Technical Recruiters and senior engineering leaders across compute, ML infrastructure, systems, security, and platform teams. You will develop deep knowledge of highly specialized talent markets, build long-term pipelines, and ensure we are consistently engaging the best technical candidates in the world. You will work closely with recruiters, coordinators, and cross-functional partners to drive top-of-funnel strategy for roles that directly influence OpenAI’s ability to train and serve frontier models at global scale.

Job Responsibility

  • Own top-of-funnel strategy and execution for high-impact roles supporting large-scale model training, real-time AI systems, and the infrastructure that powers them
  • Partner with recruiters and engineering leaders to understand technical requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies
  • Design and execute targeted sourcing plans for niche and highly competitive technical talent markets
  • Build and maintain deep talent maps, target lists, and market intelligence for priority hiring areas
  • Engage and nurture passive candidates through thoughtful, high-quality outreach and long-term relationship building
  • Track and analyze sourcing performance, pipeline health, and conversion rates to continuously improve effectiveness
  • Support recruiters by providing insights, pipeline coverage, and candidate engagement throughout the hiring process
  • Contribute to brand-forward sourcing efforts that position OpenAI as the destination for world-class infrastructure and systems talent

Requirements

  • 6+ years of technical sourcing experience in high-growth, premier technology environments
  • Proven success sourcing for highly specialized and competitive technical roles
  • Strong research, mapping, and market intelligence skills
  • Excellent written communication and candidate engagement abilities
  • The ability to partner effectively with recruiters and senior engineering stakeholders
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment

What we offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
  • Offers Equity
  • performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
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