Technical Sourcer

Details

As a member of the Consumer Products team at OpenAI, the Technical Sourcer will identify and engage top-tier talent to build consumer products — from connected devices and user-facing hardware to embedded systems and manufacturable product designs. The role focuses on sourcing engineers and product specialists across hardware, embedded firmware, industrial design, manufacturing, and related functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates across the consumer products hiring slate (electrical, mechanical, industrial design, firmware, test & validation, manufacturing/DFM, supply chain engineering, test automation, etc.)
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates through proactive outreach, market mapping, research, and community/network development (OEMs, contract manufacturers, fabless companies, design consultancies, maker communities, conferences)
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and tools (Boolean search, GitHub/repo signals, patent-driven searches, trade shows, academic labs, conference programs) to surface exceptional candidates
• Represent OpenAI at industry events, hardware meetups, and conferences to promote mission and build long-term talent relationships
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience and maintain accurate, actionable candidate data and metrics in the ATS to inform prioritization and decision-making

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical sourcing experience with a demonstrated focus on consumer hardware, embedded software/firmware, or adjacent product engineering roles
• Proven success sourcing for consumer-product engineering roles (examples: embedded firmware/RTOS engineers, BSP/board bring-up, electrical/analog designers, PCB/layout, mechanical engineers, industrial designers, DFM/manufacturing engineers, test & validation)
• Strong understanding of the consumer product development lifecycle (concept → prototyping → pilot → high-volume manufacturing) and how hiring needs shift across those phases
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into effective sourcing signals and candidate evaluation criteria
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; experience partnering with technical hiring managers and cross-functional product teams
• Proficiency with sourcing tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, GitHub, patent/search tools, boolean/semantic search techniques)
• Metrics-driven mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Hands-on familiarity with prototyping workflows, supply-chain/geographical hiring considerations (manufacturing ecosystem), or regulatory compliance signals (FCC/CE) is a plus
• Experience recruiting for global manufacturing and supply-chain roles is a plus
• Technical degree or relevant hands-on experience in hardware or embedded systems is a plus

Location & Work Model

• Based in San Francisco (Jackson Square office). This role is not open to remote applicants at this time.
• Hybrid model: typical expectation is four days in office with the option to work remote on Wednesdays
• Relocation support available for eligible employees

Compensation & Benefits

• Listed compensation: $240K (base pay shown; total compensation may include equity and performance-related bonuses)
• Benefits include medical/dental/vision, HSA contributions, pre-tax FSAs, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, 13+ paid company holidays, mental health and wellness support, employer-paid life/disability coverage, annual learning stipend, daily meals in offices/meal credits, and other fringe benefits

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity. The company emphasizes safety, diversity of perspectives, and equitable access. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Background checks will be administered in accordance with applicable law.