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Technical Recruiter

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Hybrid (San Francisco), Hybrid (New York City), Hybrid (Seattle)$172k - $240k + equityFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

OpenAI is hiring a highly experienced Technical Recruiter to advise hiring managers and partner with senior leaders across engineering, AI, and technical domains to drive high-value talent initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage stakeholder expectations for top-of-funnel initiatives across the business
  • Partner with executives and hiring managers to deeply understand current and future hiring needs
  • Design and execute strategic sourcing plans to map talent and drive top-of-funnel activity
  • Own the candidate experience from first engagement through loop interview stage, delivering exceptional service and fast turnaround
  • Act as a thought partner to hiring teams, offering talent market insights, funnel data, and best practices
  • Source technical talent through creative outreach, events, and passive campaigns
  • Build and maintain nurturing campaigns and brand-forward recruitment marketing efforts

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive recruiting experience in high-growth, premier tech environments
  • Proven success hiring in niche and competitive technical talent markets
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders
  • Clear, compelling written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Required:Stakeholder managementStrategic sourcingCandidate experience managementCommunication
Nice to have:Talent market insights

Benefits

  • 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
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • 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
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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