Recruiter, AI/ML Research EMEA

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Significant experience recruiting within highly technical or specialized environments.
• Deep interest in AI research and a desire to engage with global research communities.
• Experience recruiting in domains such as ML/AI, distributed systems, infrastructure, scientific computing, or quantitative research.
• Proven track record of leading complex, ambiguous technical searches from talent mapping through to close.
• Experience navigating high-stakes negotiations with senior technical or research candidates.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving environments where priorities and role definitions evolve.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model based in our London office.
• Relocation assistance available for new employees.
• Fully stocked kitchens and three in-house prepared meals daily.
• Modern office amenities including height-adjustable desks, wellness rooms, and outdoor space.

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products.