Carbon DeanIs OpenAI hiring?
Yes: 615 open roles in the US as of October 16, 2026, mostly in engineering and data & analytics, with the most in District of Columbia.
What OpenAI is hiring for
Most common roles
- Engineering Manager, Cooperative Systems
- Security Engineer, Application Security
- Software Engineer, HSM Infrastructure Security, Consumer Devices
- Account Associate - SF
- Account Director, Cyber
- Account Director, Digital Native Enterprise
- Account Director, Digital Native Large Enterprise
- Account Director, Digital Native New Business
- Account Director, Digital Natives Growth
- Account Director, Healthcare
Where OpenAI is hiring
Week by week
| Week of | Open | New | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 615 | 40 | 60 |
| 2026-10-05 | 626 | 44 | 63 |
| 2026-09-28 | 641 | — | — |
Questions people ask
Is OpenAI hiring right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, OpenAI had 615 open roles in the US on its own careers site, 40 of them new this week.
What jobs is OpenAI hiring for?
Most openings are in engineering (284), then data & analytics (45) and operations & management (45).
Does OpenAI post salaries?
Not often: 0 of the 615 postings we've checked so far state a pay range.
How long do OpenAI jobs stay open?
Half of its open roles have been up 64 days or less, and 38% have been open more than 90 days. A role that's been up that long is worth a direct note to the recruiter before you apply.
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