How to get a job at OpenAI
Updated Oct 16, 2026 · from live postings on company job boards
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OpenAI has 808 open roles, 55 posted in the last 7 days. The biggest teams hiring are Technical Success, Applied AI Engineering, Sales. Posted base pay has a median of $308K.
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How to get hired at OpenAI
- Start with the 55 roles posted this week. 47% of open roles have been up 60+ days and tend to move slower.
- Apply on OpenAI's own job board (it runs on Ashby); every role link here goes straight to the posting.
- For technical roles, use the words its postings use most: Python, Agents, Evaluation / evals, APIs, Observability.
- Most roles sit in San Francisco, New York, Seattle; 539 of 808 mention remote.
- Check your resume against OpenAI's postings with the free AI Fit Report before you apply.
FAQ
Is OpenAI hiring right now?
Yes. OpenAI has 808 open roles on its job board as of Oct 16, 2026, 55 of them posted in the last 7 days.
How much does OpenAI pay?
The median posted base salary across 634 OpenAI postings that list pay is $308K, with the middle half between $250K and $360K. Base pay only; equity is not included.
Where are OpenAI's jobs located?
San Francisco (577), New York (87), Seattle (87), Singapore (38). 539 roles mention remote work.
What skills does OpenAI look for?
Across its engineering postings: Python (44%), Agents (33%), Evaluation / evals (32%), APIs (29%), Observability (26%), Distributed systems (26%).