None of the 535 OpenAI job postings we have seen since 26 Sep 2023 offered visa sponsorship. 3 United States postings required an existing right to work. OpenAI is listed on public sponsor registers in the UK, Ireland and the US.
Based on 535 job postings seen since 26 Sep 2023 (342 open now; closed ones count for 12 months). Each posting speaks for its own role.
| Country | Offered sponsorship | May be able to sponsor | Not available for that role | Existing right to work required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
1 posting in the UAE doesn't mention visas; in the Gulf the employer normally sponsors the work visa (“Work visa: country norm”).
“To comply with a U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees).”
“To comply with a U.S. government contract, applicants for this position must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 4 (High Risk Public Trust) background investigation.”
Licensed sponsor (UK)Listed on the Register of licensed sponsors: workers (UK Home Office) as “OpenAI UK Ltd”: Worker (A rating). Register checked 4 Nov 2026.
Permit employer (IE)Listed on the Employment permits issued to companies (Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment) as “OpenAI Ireland Limited”: 2 permits (2025-2026). Register checked 4 Nov 2026.
H-1B sponsor: 513 approvals in FY2025–FY2026Listed on the H-1B Employer Data Hub (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)) as “OPENAI OPCO LLC”: 513 approvals (FY2025-FY2026). Register checked 4 Nov 2026.
A register listing doesn't guarantee that a given job offers sponsorship — confirm with the employer. A $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US (2025 proclamation, extended to September 2027) is blocked by federal courts as of October 2026; check the current rules with the employer.
Updated 11 Nov 2026. How this record is made
Apply on the employer's own careers site: 337 open roles on jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai
342 vacancies found
Paris, France · Full-time · Senior · HR, legal & admin
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Singapore · Full-time · Lead
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Munich, Germany · Full-time · HR, legal & admin
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Munich, Germany · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Tokyo, Japan · Full-time · Sales & marketing
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Munich, Germany · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Singapore · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Sydney, Australia · Full-time · Sales & marketing
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
London, UK · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether this role is sponsored. The employer is on a sponsor register, so ask before you apply.
Munich, Germany · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Dublin, Ireland · Full-time · Lead · HR, legal & admin
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether this role is sponsored. The employer is on a sponsor register, so ask before you apply.
Munich, Germany; London, UK · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether this role is sponsored. The employer is on a sponsor register, so ask before you apply.
Paris, France · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Sydney, Australia · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
London, UK; Dublin, Ireland; London, UK · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether this role is sponsored. The employer is on a sponsor register, so ask before you apply.
Dublin, Ireland · Full-time · Sales & marketing
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether this role is sponsored. The employer is on a sponsor register, so ask before you apply.
Paris, France · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
Singapore · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
São Paulo · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.
São Paulo · Full-time · IT & software
The posting doesn’t say whether it sponsors.
The posting doesn’t say whether the employer sponsors visas. Ask before you apply.