OpenAI is hiring for 814 open roles as of October 30, 2026, with a strong focus on software engineering, machine learning, and go-to-market functions. Most titles don't state a level, and most roles are in San Francisco, with the rest spread across other cities and countries. You can view the live list of positions and their specific requirements at OpenAI's open roles.
What OpenAI is hiring for
The job board is dominated by technical and commercial roles. Software engineering is the largest category with 181 roles, followed by machine learning and AI engineering with 112. Infrastructure, DevOps, and SRE roles account for 74 openings, while operations and strategy roles number 71. Most openings are either technical or commercial.
| Job Family | Open Roles |
|---|---|
| Software engineering | 181 |
| Machine learning & AI engineering | 112 |
| Infrastructure, DevOps & SRE | 74 |
| Operations & strategy | 71 |
| Solutions, sales & field engineering | 53 |
| Sales & account executives | 52 |
The "Go To Market" department has the most open roles with 153, followed by "Applied AI" with 119 and "Scaling" with 108. Research has 56 openings, so far more of the openings sit in Go To Market, Applied AI and Scaling than in research.
Locations and seniority mix
San Francisco is the primary hub, with 551 roles (68% of the total). Other significant locations include Singapore (38), Tokyo, Japan (29), New York City (24), and London, UK (23). The United States accounts for 637 roles, with smaller numbers in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Japan, Ireland, and Australia. If you are based outside the US, you should filter for roles in your specific country, as many postings are location-specific. Most postings state a workplace: 520 are listed as hybrid, 40 as remote and 29 as on-site, while 225 don't say, so check the posting before assuming you can work from home.
Most OpenAI titles don't name a level: 584 carry no level or a mid level, so read each posting's requirements rather than judging seniority from the title. Among titles that do name one, staff and principal roles number 105, director and head positions 55, and manager roles 47. Only 7 titles mark a role as entry level, so early-career candidates should look for those specifically.
How the application form works
OpenAI uses Ashby as its applicant tracking system. When you apply, you will fill out a standard form that typically includes your resume, contact details, and profile links. The form may also ask for work authorization details and answer screening questions specific to the role. There is often an optional demographic survey at the end. Prepare your answers to the common questions in advance so each application goes quickly. Ensure your resume is uploaded in a standard format and that your profile links are current and accessible.
Tailoring your resume to the role
Because OpenAI has many different types of roles, a generic resume will not be effective. If you are applying for a software engineering role, highlight your experience with scalable systems, specific programming languages, and infrastructure tools. For machine learning roles, focus on your projects involving model training, deployment, and evaluation. For go-to-market roles, emphasize your experience in sales, partnerships, or customer success, with specific metrics where possible. Our software engineering job search guide covers that family across every company we track.
- Software Engineering: Focus on system design, coding proficiency, and infrastructure experience.
- Machine Learning: Highlight model development, data pipelines, and AI deployment.
- Go To Market: Showcase revenue growth, partnership development, and customer acquisition.
- Operations: Detail process improvement, project management, and strategic planning.
Tailor your resume for each application by adjusting the summary and bullet points to match the specific requirements of the role. This ensures that your application is relevant and demonstrates that you understand the specific needs of the team you are applying to.
Applying to multiple roles
With 814 open roles, it is reasonable to apply to several positions that genuinely fit your background. You do not need to limit yourself to a single application if you have the skills for multiple roles. However, you should ensure that each application is tailored to the specific role. You can use ApplyJobs to apply to every matching role at OpenAI at once, which helps you manage the volume of applications without losing focus on the quality of each submission. Track what you have sent and keep your resume updated to reflect your most recent experience. This approach allows you to cast a wide net while maintaining a high standard for each application.