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OpenAIOpenAISan Francisco, CA

Recruiter, AI/ML Research

Strategic recruiter partnering with research teams to source and hire top AI/ML researchers and engineers. Requires deep technical recruiting experience in specialized fields like ML/AI and high-stakes negotiations.

216k – 240k/yr
HybridRecruiting

About the role

In this role, you will:

  • Partner directly with research and technical staff to define hiring priorities, shape search strategies, and anticipate future talent needs as technical roadmaps evolve.
  • Proactively identify and cultivate exceptional AI/ML research talent across industry, academia, and emerging labs, often before formal hiring needs exist.
  • Use market insights and candidate signals to influence hiring decisions, leveling, and compensation strategy for highly specialized research roles.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor throughout candidate evaluation and closing — helping leaders calibrate for research excellence, long-term potential, and organizational fit.
  • Collaborate closely with your sourcing partner to execute complex, high-impact searches in ambiguous or rapidly evolving technical domains.

You might thrive in this role if you:

  • 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.

Skills

AI/MLMachine LearningRecruitingTalent SourcingTechnical RecruitingDistributed SystemsScientific ComputingQuantitative Research

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