How to get a job at OpenAI
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · from live postings on company job boards
OpenAI has 814 open roles, 62 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 62 roles posted this week. 48% 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; 545 of 814 mention remote.
- Check your resume against OpenAI's postings with the free AI Fit Report before you apply.
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FAQ
Is OpenAI hiring right now?
Yes. OpenAI has 814 open roles on its job board as of Oct 19, 2026, 62 of them posted in the last 7 days.
How much does OpenAI pay?
The median posted base salary across 638 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 (579), New York (90), Seattle (87), Singapore (39). 545 roles mention remote work.
What skills does OpenAI look for?
Across its engineering postings: Python (44%), Agents (34%), Evaluation / evals (31%), APIs (29%), Observability (26%), Distributed systems (26%).