M&A Recruiter, People at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$240,000 – $295,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of executive, M&A, or technical recruiting experience in fast-paced technology companies
Strong sense of ownership, inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Proven success operating with discretion and high judgment on sensitive or high-profile hires
Ability to context-switch and operate at altitude, while still executing with precision
Deep understanding of organizational design, compensation structures, and hiring lifecycles

Responsibilities

Lead talent evaluation process from pre-diligence mapping, interview prep, through closing candidates
Collaborate on People diligence, organizational design, and long-term talent strategy in partnership with HRBPs, M&A People Partner, Corporate Development, Legal, and functional leaders
Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams across the company, including on post-transaction and integration activities
Provide strategic partnership to the business and domain Recruiting across various flavors of formal and informal acquisitions
Flex into other areas of Strategic Initiatives or program manage as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Executive RecruitingM&A RecruitingTalent EvaluationPeople DiligenceOrganizational DesignTalent StrategyCross-Functional CollaborationInterview PrepCandidate ClosingTechnical Recruiting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the M&A Recruiter position?

The salary range is $240K - $295K.

Is this role remote or based in an office?

This role is based in San Francisco, CA or remote, using a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week, with relocation assistance offered to new employees.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 8+ years of executive, M&A, or technical recruiting experience in fast-paced technology companies, plus strong ownership, judgment in ambiguity, discretion on sensitive hires, ability to context-switch, and deep understanding of organizational design, compensation, and hiring lifecycles.

What is the team like at OpenAI for this role?

The Strategic Initiatives team is within OpenAI’s Recruiting organization, focusing on dynamic areas like Executive Recruiting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Talent Intelligence, High Impact Talent, and Special Projects.

What kind of candidate thrives in this M&A Recruiter role?

Someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves seamlessly between strategy and execution, is energized by complexity, challenge, and pace, with proven recruiting experience and strong judgment.

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care

Mental healthcare service

Fertility treatment coverage

401(k) with generous matching

20-week paid parental leave

Life insurance (complimentary)

AD&D insurance (complimentary)

Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)

Optional buy-up life insurance

Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)

Annual learning & development stipend

Regular team happy hours and outings

Daily catered lunch and dinner

Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.

Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.

Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.

OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.

OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.

Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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