# Senior Technical Sourcer, Applications Engineering

**Company**: OpenAI
**Location**: San Francisco; Seattle
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: Full time
**Salary**: $172K – $240K
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124605186

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## Description

As a Senior Technical Sourcer at OpenAI, you will play a key role in identifying and engaging top-tier engineering talent across a broad range of technical domains. Your focus will be on sourcing exceptional software engineers and technical talent to help build world-class teams advancing our mission in AI research and deployment.

In this role, you will:

- Lead sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates across a variety of engineering disciplines, including software engineering, backend systems, product engineering, and related technical areas.

- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates through proactive outreach, research, and networking.

- Collaborate closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to deeply understand hiring needs and refine sourcing approaches accordingly.

- Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and tools to identify and attract exceptional talent.

- Represent OpenAI at industry events and conferences to promote our mission and connect with potential candidates.

- Maintain accurate and organized candidate data and metrics to inform sourcing strategies and decision-making.

You might thrive in this role if you have:

- 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, with a focus on engineering or technical roles.

- A proven track record of successfully sourcing candidates across a range of software engineering and technical disciplines.

- A strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to effectively communicate role requirements to candidates.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with both candidates and internal stakeholders.

- Proficiency with sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems.

- The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

## Skills

### Required
- technical sourcing
- engineering
- software engineering
- backend systems
- product engineering
- sourcing tools
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- applicant tracking systems

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