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OpenAI Foundation
Hiring across Operations and Finance
Open roles at OpenAI Foundation, by team
6 roles · 3 teams · re-checked daily · What OpenAI Foundation pays
Each team has someone who decides who gets hired. An email to them gets read; a form joins the pile.
Operations 3
3 open roles in San Francisco, newest found last week. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Operations.
usually hires for thisHead of OperationsChief of Staff, Civil Society & Philanthropy
San Francisco, USonsiteSeniorFirst seen 4 weeks agoGrant Operations Director
San Francisco, CAonsiteSenior$220K–$260KFirst seen 2 weeks agoChief of Staff, Life Sciences and Curing Diseases
San Francisco, RemoteremoteSenior$244K–$336KFirst seen last week
Finance 2
2 open roles in San Francisco, newest found 3 weeks ago. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Finance.
usually hires for thisHead of FinanceAccounting Manager
San FranciscoMid-level$175K–$205KFirst seen 3 weeks agoAccountant
San Francisco, RemoteremoteMid-level$110K–$190KFirst seen 3 weeks ago
Other roles 1
1 open role in San Francisco, newest found last week. Roles like these usually go to the Founder & CEO.
usually hires for thisFounder & CEOHead of Communications
San Francisco, RemoteremoteSenior$316K–$435KFirst seen last week
Working at OpenAI Foundation
We track OpenAI Foundation and surface their roles as they open.
3 of the 6 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at OpenAI Foundation
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
OpenAI Foundation runs an applicant tracking system (Ashby), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to OpenAI Foundation isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at OpenAI Foundation
No verified contact route for OpenAI Foundation yet. Expect the hiring manager for the team that's hiring to make the call, but treat this as a model, not confirmed data.
What OpenAI Foundation screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the OpenAI Foundation role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill OpenAI Foundation applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at OpenAI Foundation can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what OpenAI Foundation is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Tracking OpenAI Foundation
Applying to OpenAI Foundation? Get the contact, not the form.
OpenAI Foundation careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does OpenAI Foundation have open?
As of November 13, 2026, OpenAI Foundation has 6 open positions.
Does OpenAI Foundation hire remotely?
Yes — 3 of OpenAI Foundation's 6 open positions offer remote work.
What roles is OpenAI Foundation hiring for?
OpenAI Foundation is hiring across Operations and Finance. The most recent opening is Chief of Staff, Civil Society & Philanthropy.
How much does OpenAI Foundation pay?
As of November 13, 2026, the median base pay on the 5 open OpenAI Foundation roles that state it is $240K a year. Every role's posted range is on OpenAI Foundation's salaries page.
How do I apply for a job at OpenAI Foundation?
Apply via the links above. For tips, read our guide on how to get hired at OpenAI Foundation.
Does OpenAI Foundation respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for OpenAI Foundation not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at OpenAI Foundation?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at OpenAI Foundation. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does OpenAI Foundation use?
OpenAI Foundation uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at OpenAI Foundation?
Expect around 100-250 applicants per OpenAI Foundation role in the first two weeks. Apply within 72 hours of it going live for the best odds.
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