Recruiter, Forward Deployed Engineering

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. They are looking for an experienced Recruiter to build out their Forward Deployed Engineering organization, driving full-cycle hiring and shaping hiring strategies to align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for our Forward Deployed Engineering team, including sourcing, managing the recruitment process, and closing candidates
• Work directly with business leaders to understand departmental objectives and develop proactive hiring strategies that align with organizational goals
• Utilize advanced sourcing strategies and tools to attract and engage top-tier candidates
• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience
• Collaborate with internal teams such as HR, Legal, and Compensation to ensure compliance and operational excellence throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Provide expert advice and support to hiring managers on best practices in interviewing, candidate evaluation, and employment branding

Requirements:

• 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, particularly within in-house environments at high-growth companies
• A strong track record of hiring top 1% talent
• A high level of adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments—balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across the globe
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to evolve processes to meet global hiring needs
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing platforms such as Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other modern recruitment tools