Recruiter, AI/ML Research
OpenAISan Francisco, California, United States
Posted February 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Recruiter to join our Research Recruiting team at OpenAI. As a strategic partner to our research staff, you will own and execute long-term talent strategies to identify, engage, and recruit top AI researchers, research engineers, and technical scientists. You will work closely with our research staff to define hiring priorities, shape search strategies, and anticipate future talent needs.
Requirements
- Significant experience recruiting within highly technical or specialized environments
- Deep interest in AI research and a desire to engage directly with global research communities
- Experience recruiting within highly technical or specialized environments such as ML/AI, distributed systems, infrastructure, scientific computing, or quantitative research
- Track record of leading complex, ambiguous technical searches from early talent mapping through close
- Experience navigating high-stakes negotiations with senior technical or research candidates
- Comfort operating in fast-moving environments where hiring priorities and role definitions may evolve over time
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
