Recruiter, AI/ML Research EMEA

Stack

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• ▹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 ML/AI, distributed systems, infrastructure, or quantitative research
• ▹Track record 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 evolve over time

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Hybrid work model (3 days/week in office, optional WFH Thursdays/Fridays)
• ▹Relocation assistance
• ▹Open-plan offices with height-adjustable desks, phone booths, well-stocked kitchens, three daily in-house meals, wellness rooms, and private bike storage

About the company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. This role is based in the London office; remote applications are not being considered at this time. It is an equal opportunity employer.