Research Recruiting Manager (OpenAI)

As a key talent leader for our Research teams, you will lead recruiters and talent partners responsible for one of the most coveted AI research teams. You’ll mentor and manage a tenured team to identify and engage top AI and engineering talent, developing strategies that transform teams and enhance our technical edge.

Your leadership will shape OpenAI’s talent future, fostering strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and the technical community, including leaders behind innovations like ChatGPT, DALL·E, Sora, and OpenAI o1.

This role will report to our Head of Recruiting and also collaborate closely with other technical recruiting leaders.

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Technical, Research or Science Expertise: Extensive experience in research talent for competitive tech markets, with a nuanced understanding of the skills and qualities that define world-class engineers and researchers.
Visionary Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiting professionals, helping them grow and succeed in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
Relationship Builder: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build deep relationships with both internal stakeholders and external talent in highly specialized fields.
Strategic and Analytical Mindset: You approach recruiting with a strategic lens, using data and market insights to shape decisions and continuously refine your approach.
Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of the technical landscape, with the ability to engage credibly with both candidates and hiring managers.
Diversity Advocate: A commitment to driving diversity in hiring, ensuring that OpenAI continues to attract talent from all backgrounds.

Location and Workplace

This role is based in the Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA office. We use a hybrid work model: three days in the office per week with optional work from home on Thursdays and Fridays. We offer relocation assistance to new employees.