Researcher · Executive · Policy

Joaquin Quiñonero Candela

Current role not listed

Quiñonero Candela built and led Facebook's Responsible AI organization and earlier its applied machine learning efforts, after research on Gaussian processes and approximate inference.

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Background

Previously

Jun 2025-May 2026Head of Recruiting; Member of Technical Staff,

OpenAI

Distinguished Tech Lead for Responsible AI,

Meta

Technical Fellow for AI,

Education

University Charles III of Madrid DTU

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Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

Last editorial review: August 7, 2026

News 1

moveJoaquin Quiñonero Candela leaves OpenAI

Quiñonero Candela's LinkedIn profile lists his OpenAI tenure as ending in May 2026; no new full-time role is listed.

May 31, 2026

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