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Senior Recruiter - Operations
Lambda Inc. 4.2
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, builds Gigawatt-scale AI Factories for Training and Inference. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give every person access to artificial intelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us. *Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda's designated work from home day is currently Tuesday. Our Talent Acquisition team is seeking a strategic, results-driven Operations Recruiter to build world-class teams for our rapidly scaling AI infrastructure operations. As an Operations Recruiter, you'll join our lean, high-impact People Team and drive hiring across critical data center operations, power infrastructure, and supply chain roles. You'll own the complete recruiting lifecycle while serving as a strategic partner to our Operations leadership team as we scale our physical infrastructure to power the next generation of AI applications. The Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless end-to-end execution of our AI-IaaS infrastructure and hardware. This team is responsible for sourcing all necessary infrastructure and components, overseeing day-to-day data center operations to maintain optimal performance and uptime, and driving cross-company coordination to align operational capabilities with strategic goals. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end recruiting for our hyper-growth AI infrastructure operations, prioritizing exceptional hiring manager partnerships and candidate experiences that reflect our operational excellence culture Source, screen, and evaluate top-tier talent across data center operations, power infrastructure, supply chain management, and warehouse/materials management roles Partner with Operations leadership to develop and execute aggressive hiring strategies including competitive intelligence, talent mapping, and analysis of the data center and supply chain talent markets Navigate complex operational interviews and guide decision-making processes across distributed teams of interviewers and hiring managers Leverage recruiting analytics and market insights to optimize hiring velocity, quality, and conversion rates in the competitive operations talent market Specific Focus Areas Data Center Operations: Recruit engineers who can manage server deployment, rack and stack operations, DCIM software, network topology, and coordinate with cross-functional teams Power & Infrastructure: Source talent with expertise in electrical systems, cooling infrastructure, capacity planning, and critical facility management Supply Chain & Logistics: Hire professionals who can manage procurement, inventory control, vendor relationships, materials management, and large-scale deployment planning Compliance & Quality: Recruit analysts who understand supply chain compliance, quality assurance in hardware operations, and regulatory requirements You 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 3 years focused on operations, supply chain, logistics, or data center roles Prior experience recruiting at a high-growth startup, technology company, or agency servicing similar companies Track record of successfully hiring for roles such as: Data Center Operations Engineers/Technicians, Power and Cooling Infrastructure Specialists, Supply Chain Managers and Analysts, Warehouse and Materials Managers, Facilities Engineers Master advanced sourcing techniques across LinkedIn Recruiter, industry-specific job boards, operations communities, and specialized platforms for facilities and supply chain professionals Excel at building talent pipelines in competitive markets, particularly in major tech hubs with significant data center presence Strong ability to assess candidates' hands‑on operational experience and problem‑solving capabilities Experience with modern ATS platforms (Ashby preferred) and recruiting analytics tools to drive data‑informed hiring decisions Exceptional communication skills to engage with both technical operations professionals and executive stakeholders Thrive in fast‑paced, ambiguous startup environments where priorities shift rapidly and scrappy execution is essential Nice to Have Experience recruiting in the San Francisco Bay Area's competitive operations talent market Background in or exposure to hyperscale data center operations, colocation facilities, or cloud infrastructure providers Familiarity with manufacturing operations and hardware deployment processes Network within the data center, facilities management, or supply chain communities Salary Range Information The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description. About Lambda Founded in 2012, ~400 employees (2025) and growing fast We offer generous cash & equity compensation Our investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove. We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees) Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use A Final Note: You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Equal Opportunity Employer Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$80k-110k yearly est. 5d ago

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Strategic Partnerships & Growth Lead - Recruiter Marketplace
Paraform
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
A dynamic recruiting marketplace is seeking an experienced Account Executive to drive recruiter acquisition. This hybrid role involves sales, partnerships, and market development. Candidates should have 2-8 years of experience in sales or partnerships, a proven track record of success, and strong relationship abilities. You'll manage the end-to-end process, qualify fit for agencies, and enhance partnership structures for better conversion rates. Join us in transforming the hiring industry through innovative AI solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$88k-136k yearly est. 1d ago
Founding Talent Architect & Recruiting Lead
A-Frame Search
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
A leading recruitment firm in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Recruiting Lead to shape the recruitment processes from the ground up. You will drive end-to-end recruiting across various functions, design scalable interview processes, and partner closely with leadership. The ideal candidate will thrive in an early-stage environment, bringing a mix of operational rigor and creative thinking. This role is crucial for defining standards that make the company a destination for top talent. This is an onsite position that promotes collaboration with a driven team. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$88k-136k yearly est. 1d ago
Talent Partner
Greenlite Inc. 4.0
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
Talent PartnerAbout the role As a Talent Partner at Greenlite, you'll own the full recruiting lifecycle-from sourcing exceptional engineers and operators to closing offers that help us scale from 33 to 90+ employees by 2026. You'll work directly with hiring managers across engineering, product, and go-to-market functions to understand their needs and build teams capable of fighting financial crime at massive scale. Your recruiting work is informed by deep knowledge of the talent market and ships directly into our ability to attract world- class people, so you need to be resourceful and creative in sourcing, skilled at evaluating talent and culture fit, work effectively with hiring managers and executives, understand what it takes to compete for top-tier talent, and adapt quickly as we scale. This is a core People Operations role on our Talent team. Exceptional Talent Partners combine genuine curiosity about candidates and hiring managers with the operational rigor to manage complex workflows and timelines. You might be a generalist who orchestrates the entire recruiting process seamlessly, or you might have deep expertise in sourcing or coordination but bring enthusiasm to expanding into other areas. Either way, you're not just filling headcount-you're building the foundation of our team by attracting people who can operate at the level of institutions serving over a billion people, based on what our hiring managers actually need. We work in-person Monday through Friday in our SF office. What you'll do Week 1: Attend Engineering and Go-to-Market standups daily to understand team structure, current priorities, and the problems we're solving-absorbing how teams communicate and the real constraints they're navigating. Immerse yourself in Greenlite's tone and culture by shadowing interviews, observing how we evaluate candidates, and understanding what values and skills we're actually looking for beneath the job descriptions. Shadow 3-5 interviews across different functions to see how hiring managers ask questions, what signals they're looking for, and how we make decisions. Document existing recruiting processes, interview guides, scorecards, and candidate communication templates-identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to standardize. Month 1: Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand their open roles, team dynamics, and what success looks like-conducting intake calls, clarifying requirements, and building recruiting plans for 3-5 open positions. Source and screen candidates across multiple channels (LinkedIn, referrals, recruiter networks, communities), evaluating technical and cultural fit to build a strong pipeline. Coordinate interviews, gather feedback from hiring teams, and manage candidate communication to keep momentum and create a positive experience. Month 2: Take ownership of candidate experience across the full funnel-identifying bottlenecks in our process, suggesting improvements to interview structure or feedback collection, and measuring hiring quality and speed. Expand your sourcing expertise by building targeted outreach strategies for harder-to-find roles (specialized engineering talent, operational leaders) and establishing relationships with recruiting partners or communities where top talent lives. Build recruiting infrastructure-standardizing scorecards, creating interview guides, and developing a knowledge base so future Talent Partners can scale without you managing every detail. Ongoing: Maintain relationships with strong candidates who aren't quite ready now but could be future hires, keeping Greenlite top-of-mind in an increasingly competitive talent market. Partner with leadership on compensation, leveling, and offer strategy to ensure we're competitive while staying thoughtful about equity and culture. Contribute to Greenlite's employer brand through authentic conversations with candidates, participation in relevant communities, and honest storytelling about what it's like to build here. Compensation & Benefits $120k - $180k + equity Comprehensive healthcare, 401k matching, commuter benefits 15 days PTO + holidays, unlimited sick days Flexible leave options Working late? We've got you covered with DoorDash and an Uber home Join us in building AI that protects the global financial system from financial crimes that fund terrorism, human trafficking, and other serious threats. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$120k-180k yearly 3d ago
Talent Acquisition Partner
Terawatt Infrastructure
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
Terawatt Infrastructure is the leader in financing, developing, and operating electric vehicle charging solutions. Our mission is to power electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging centers. The market for EV charging infrastructure is expected to grow significantly as demand for electric vehicles increases. At Terawatt, you will join your team in delivering quality end-to-end charging solutions. At Terawatt, we own, develop, operate, and maintain charging sites and solutions to form the backbone of commercial EV transport in the U.S. We execute with urgency to provide energy and charging solutions that delight our clients and support the transition to clean, electrified transport. Impact on Climate Change: Transportation accounts for a large share of greenhouse gas emissions. Electrifying transportation is a priority to reduce mobility CO2 and improve city air quality. We are building a team with diverse backgrounds and strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships, belonging, and welcome new ideas. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Role Description We are looking for a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner who is a high-output full-cycle recruiter and a thoughtful builder. As a senior individual contributor and a department of one, you will own the execution of all hiring across the company-running efficient, rigorous processes while delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience. You will partner with the SVP of People and company leadership to shape hiring approaches, fine-tune role scoping, and ensure timely, strong hiring decisions. This role suits someone who excels in high-volume, hands-on recruiting environments, operates independently, and builds process foundations that will grow with the company. Over time, you will see the teams, leaders, and capabilities you contributed to building, while laying the groundwork for the recruiting function's next phase of maturity. Why this Role is Exciting As the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be the engine and the architect of our recruiting function. You will execute high-quality searches, source exceptional talent, guide hiring managers, and maintain an excellent candidate experience, while helping define foundational systems and practices for long-term hiring success. Full-Cycle Recruiting Excellence Own and execute full cycle recruiting across technical, product, business, and G&A roles, balancing volume with quality. Source qualified candidates through targeted outreach, networks, and diverse sourcing channels. Run structured, timely processes to ensure consistency, rigor, and a strong hiring bar. Develop and deliver offer strategies, lead negotiations, and drive successful closes. Maintain clear, consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams for a smooth end-to-end experience. Strategic Talent Partnership Serve as the senior recruiting advisor to hiring managers and executives, helping define roles and scope searches. Provide market insights and data to inform hiring decisions and expectations. Partner with leaders to improve interview effectiveness and consistency. Contribute to employer brand messaging through consistent candidate journeys. Systems, Processes and Data Ownership Build and refine efficient recruiting processes that support fast-paced hiring without sacrificing quality. Manage workflows and data within the recruiting system, ensuring accurate data and healthy pipelines. Develop dashboards and metrics to identify bottlenecks and drive improvement. Document processes and best practices to support consistency as the company grows. Ensure compliant hiring practices across regions and roles. Team & Culture Building Embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into sourcing, interviewing, and decision-making. Coach hiring teams to elevate interviewing skills and assessment quality. Contribute to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience through clear communication and strong partnership. Operate with autonomy and ownership in a fast-evolving environment. Required Qualifications 5-7+ years of recruiting experience in fast-paced or high-growth environments. Hands-on sourcing strength across technical and non-technical roles. Ability to run efficient, structured processes independently. Experience designing or improving recruiting workflows, systems, or operations in growing organizations. Strong communication, prioritization, and project management skills with multiple searches. High emotional intelligence, good judgment, and a collaborative working style. Comfort operating in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and lean resources. Compensation and Benefits $145,000 - $180,000 per year. This salary range is a reference; actual offer depends on location, skills, experience, and internal equity. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance; 11 paid holidays; flexible paid time off; 401(k) with company match; parental leave; tax-advantaged accounts; professional development; team-building; and employee assistance program. Equal Opportunity Terawatt Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential functions, please contact the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$145k-180k yearly 1d ago
Talent Acquisition Partner
Plaud
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
Inc. Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,000,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think. Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human-AI intelligence through a hardware-software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection. To learn more about Plaud, please visit ******************** and follow along on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Why You Should Join Us Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think. Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years. Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction. Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion. Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development. Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere. What You Will Do Collaborate directly with executives and hiring managers to understand business needs and establish a clear hiring strategy. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including talent pipelining, initial screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications and cultural fit. Provide guidance to hiring managers and regional HRBP on selection processes. Manage the offer and compensation negotiation, and aim for an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey. Utilize recruitment data and analytics to track key metrics. Provide insights into pipelines, market trends, and other efficiency signals. Manage brand and engagement initiatives, including campus hiring, networking events, and other talent outreach programs. Continuously assess and refine the recruitment process to improve hiring efficiency. Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Management, Psychology or related filed. 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience at a search firm or in-house environment. A passionate individual with a strong interest in AI and Tech industry. Proven experience in developing innovative sourcing strategies and using multiple channels to engage talent. Strong problem solving ability. Can use both in-house and external data to conduct pipeline analysis and produce insights. Strong relationship management and independency. Work directly with executives and senior leaders and influence decision-making. Strong sense of urgency with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment. A forward-looking vision, people first mindset, and a strong belief in AI to build a world class team for AI-native office products from the ground up Excellent verbal and written communication skills. What We Offer Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup. Competitive Compensation: $120K-$160K base salary+performance bonus+Equity. Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy. Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching. Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays. New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender. Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week. Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups. Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks. Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$120k-160k yearly 4d ago
Talent Partner
Column 4.5
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
For companies building financial technology and transforming the financial services space, the biggest bottleneck to their growth and innovation is often the underlying banks and infrastructure stack they rely on. We have spent our careers founding and scaling companies like Plaid, Square, Meta, Blend, and Affirm, and have seen this problem firsthand - builders and developers needing to partner with traditional banks, and creating API and abstraction layers over the patchwork that is the bank, its core, and many other vendors. All of this results in a complex (and often expensive) banking supply chain involving a user, fintech, BaaS middleware provider, bank, core and the Federal Reserve. At Column, we set out to simplify and fix this. We are a bank and a software company built from the ground up, offering builders and developers technology-forward banking solutions that cut out the hundreds of vendors, middleware providers, and abstraction layers. This means a safer, more transparent, and less costly banking supply chain. Come build with us! The opportunity: As a Talent Partner at Column, you will play a pivotal role in fueling the company's growth by identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent. In this position, you'll own the entire hiring process, partnering closely with Column's leadership team and key stakeholders to understand their business needs, while designing and executing a strategic approach to recruiting. You'll lead full-cycle recruiting for a diverse range of roles, including highly specialized and leadership positions, ensuring a seamless and exceptional candidate experience along the way. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned recruiter who is passionate about building high-performance teams and enjoys the challenge of niche and bespoke searches. You will also have the opportunity to help shape and evolve our recruiting processes as we scale. This role reports directly to the Head of People, and is an in-person position where you'll be expected to work out of our Presidio-based office in San Francisco 3+ days a week. What you'll do: Lead full-cycle recruiting for a wide range of roles, including specialized and senior positions, from sourcing to offer. Partner with hiring managers and leadership to deeply understand business needs and help craft compelling job descriptions and hiring strategies. Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract top-tier passive and active talent, building strong pipelines for current and future needs. Provide strategic guidance and insights on market trends, hiring best practices, and interview processes to ensure we are continually improving. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, representing Column as a trusted brand ambassador. Track and analyze recruiting metrics to assess effectiveness and recommend solutions for improving our recruiting operations. Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the recruiting team. What you'll need to be successful: 6-7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including in-house recruitment experience at start-ups. Expertise in recruiting for a variety of roles, including niche, technical, and leadership positions. Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and innovative sourcing tools. Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership and hiring managers as a trusted partner. Strategic mindset with a passion for building and refining recruiting processes in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience in financial technology or banking is a plus, but a strong passion for these industries is essential. What you'll get from us: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents! Comprehensive family planning and fertility benefits via partnership with Carrot, including reimbursement of up to $20,000 in qualified expenses FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses 401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options Flexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge 100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers ️Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees Commuter benefits Regular team building events, including annual offsite Pay transparency: Compensation packages at Column include base salary, equity, and benefits. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers. The annual US base salary range for this role is $165,000 - $200,000 + equity. We look forward to hearing from you Column is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We value bringing together a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences, and believe a diversity of ideas is what allows us to develop the best solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please reach out to accommodations@column.com. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify programhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$165k-200k yearly 5d ago
Contract Engineering Sourcer for High-Impact Hiring
Ziphq, Inc.
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
A leading procurement technology firm is seeking an Engineering Sourcer to identify and attract Software Engineering candidates. This role involves collaborating with leaders to define hiring needs and ensuring a top-notch candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of engineering sourcing experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to recruiting in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$94k-145k yearly est. 3d ago
Biotech Talent Acquisition Senior Manager
Janux Therapeutics
Senior recruiter job in San Diego, CA
A dynamic biotechnology firm in San Diego seeks a strategic Manager / Senior Manager in Talent Acquisition. You will drive comprehensive recruitment efforts, managing the full lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding. The ideal candidate must have at least 7 years of experience in talent acquisition within biotech or pharma, along with proven success in diversity initiatives. A starting salary between $135,000 and $165,000 is offered, supplemented by stock options and a comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$135k-165k yearly 1d ago
Head of Talent Acquisition & People Strategy
Doss
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
A dynamic tech company in California seeks a Head of Talent to oversee recruiting and shaping its hiring strategy. The ideal candidate will have 7-12+ years of experience in technical and GTM hiring, with success in high-growth startups. Responsibilities include leading full-cycle recruiting, creating scalable hiring processes, and building a strong candidate experience. A successful candidate will have deep sourcing expertise and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive compensation along with various benefits including medical coverage and flexible PTO. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$90k-148k yearly est. 4d ago
Talent Acquisition Leader: Executive Search & Growth
Distyl Ai, Inc.
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI technology firm in San Francisco is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to scale their hiring strategy across technical and executive roles. This position involves building a top-tier recruiting team, managing critical executive searches, and establishing rigorous hiring processes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of executive search experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a builder mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, equity options, and is set in a hybrid work environment that requires in-office collaboration three days a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$90k-148k yearly est. 1d ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Pagebolt Wordpress
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
Flux is pioneering a new class of AI accelerators called Optical Tensor Processing Units (OTPUs). Our work environment rewards innovation, speed, and bold thinking. We are headquartered in London with offices in Austin and San Francisco. The Role We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to drive hiring during one of Flux's most critical periods of growth. We're building a software team in San Francisco from the ground up and hiring is our #1 priority. You'll work directly with leadership, hiring managers, and the People and Operations teams to drive top‑of‑funnel, candidate experience, and the hiring process end to end. You'll manage both delivery and systems, closing hard‑to‑fill roles, while helping to build the infrastructure that helps us hire smarter and faster. You'll work alongside a Talent Coordinator to lay foundations to scale in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have 0‑1 experience in the accelerator space or deep tech with a creative mindset to navigate early stage challenges, and a track record of success hiring in a high performance environment. You'll know what it takes to close junior engineers and technical senior leaders alike, with the ability to drive results independently and communicate clearly with your global Talent team. This role is based in our central San Francisco office and is 5 days a week in person. Responsibilities Manage full‑cycle recruiting across key roles (engineering, technical leadership, operations, commercial), from sourcing through to close. Build and execute sourcing strategies to surface top‑tier, hard‑to‑reach candidates across the US. Partner with hiring managers to craft compelling roles, sharpen their interviewing skills, and ensure fast, high‑quality processes. Uphold high standards for candidate experience; every touchpoint should reflect our values. Help define and drive Flux's employer brand, ensuring we show up in the right communities with the right voice. Evolve the recruiting stack and reporting. Identify process improvements as we scale (e.g. calibration tools, interview training, DEI tracking). Manage relationships with external partners (agencies, sourcers, etc.) and hold them to a high bar. Skills & Experience 6+ years of recruiting experience, at least half of which has been in‑house at a fast‑paced startup or high‑growth tech company. Track record of hiring top technical talent, whether that's ML engineers, digital designers, systems architects, or otherwise. Excellent sourcing instincts and a creative approach to candidate engagement. Confident partnering with senior stakeholders; you're comfortable saying “no” and backing it up with data or insight. Organised, responsive, and rigorous; you keep processes moving without dropping the ball. Passionate about candidate experience and helping build a hiring culture that scales and drives forward the company values. Nice to have Experience in deep tech or hardware‑driven environments, and/or 0‑1 experience in the accelerator space - especially where talent is scarce and highly specialised. This is a rare opportunity for someone with the right mix of ownership, urgency, and precision. But it's not for everyone. You will thrive here if you: See the strategic advantage that working side‑by‑side in an office can bring. We're building fast, and proximity matters. Are excited to set aside the playbook in favour of deeply customised, high‑signal hiring practices. You want to be a part of building what most people haven't. Use ChatGPT multiple times a day. We're scaling responsibly, and that means using AI as a starting point, a coach, and a constant amplifier of our work. Champion transparency, rigour, and pace. You believe in building a hiring culture that's deeply collaborative and performance‑driven. Details Competitive salary, depending on experience Generous stock options in a rapidly growing AI company Based in our office in central San Francisco To foster collaboration in our high‑growth environment, we require all employees to work from our San Francisco office and live within a 45‑minute commute. We offer an extra incentive for those living within 20 minutes. Comprehensive healthcare insurance 25 days PTO policy plus bank holidays If you're excited by the idea of growing the team that is building the infrastructure for AGI, and want to do it fast, well, and with zero tolerance for fluff, we'd love to hear from you. Join us as our Senior Talent Acquisition Partner and help shape the company from the inside out. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$74k-108k yearly est. 4d ago
Lead Talent Partner - GTM
Sxaler Ltd.
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
Sxaler is the new global standard in exceptional talent acquisition for category-defining technology companies. We partner with the brave and the bold during the periods which matter most, and nothing less than exceptional talent is required to win. Our leaders are operators from unicorns for which they've scaled. Our clients choose us for the quality of our people, the wisdom of experience, and our record for rapid impact. We believe that AI-natural recruiters who balance input, intervention and empathy will redefine our profession. We look for people with unreasonable standards for excellence - high-agency operators who take ownership and win. We're currently looking for a GTM Recruiter who is intimately experienced with hiring SaaS Account Executives in the Bay Area. You'll be joining our leading AI client to spearhead the expansion of their team, as the first US talent hire. You will be an extension of their brand and ours, hiring the very best talent available in the industry to fuel growth. Requirements Significant experience hiring GTM/AE talent of the highest standards, ideally in SaaS and/or AI-product environments. Familiar with the challenges of building new teams as an early/founding Recruiter. Capable Business Partner who can work independently with Founders to build recruitment infrastructure whilst delivering hires. Opinionated about the use of AI in hiring, leaning in where necessary to boost productivity and support velocity. Data driven and analytical, strategically minded communicator. Comfortable operating effectively nascent environments. Conscientious, hardworking and driven. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$74k-108k yearly est. 4d ago
Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner, GTM & Corporate
Airwallex Pty Ltd.
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
A dynamic tech company is looking for a full-cycle Recruiter based in either San Francisco or New York. You will support hiring across key corporate functions, requiring end-to-end recruitment expertise. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition within a tech startup. Strong data utilization and communication skills are essential. The role offers the chance to work with senior leaders and utilize data-driven strategies to attract diverse talent. This position adopts a hybrid work model. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$74k-108k yearly est. 1d ago
Partner 22, Talent, AI Apps
P2P 3.2
Senior recruiter job in Menlo Park, CA
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $46B in assets under management across multiple funds. We've established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it's like to be in the founder's shoes. We've invested in companies like Affinit, Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, Devoted Health, Insitro, Figma, GitHub, Instacart, OpenSea, Roblox, Stripe, and Substack. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world. The Role As a Technical Talent Partner you will operate at the intersection of venture capital and hyper-growth technology, advising and establishing meaningful relationships with top-tier technical talent and the founders of our most ambitious portfolio companies. You will work closely with founders to understand and solve their most pressing technical talent needs. At the same time, you will leverage deep domain expertise to build a network and assist exceptional talent to achieve their career aspirations while keeping pace in a highly fluid, ever-changing environment. Your track record of delivering exceptional results and experience navigating high-volume (agency) and high-impact (startup) environments will be key. You must possess outstanding communication and consultative skills to effectively influence and guide leadership teams at our portfolio companies. The preferred location for this role is Menlo Park, CA or San Francisco, CA, with an in office presence at least once a week. To join our team, you should be excited to: Build and cultivate a world class network of top technical talent including AI/ML engineers, product managers and designers Act as a critical resource, guiding portfolio founders on cutting-edge technical recruiting best practices and talent acquisition strategy Architect and execute next-generation sourcing and recruiting strategies that deliver exceptional, measurable results in highly competitive technical markets Strategically utilize social media, networks, blogs and research methods to identify top talent Meticulously track key performance data, extrapolate strategic insights, and translate them into immediate, high-impact action to optimize recruiting operations Maintain a deep and current expertise in technology and compensation trends within the start-up ecosystem, providing an informed, competitive edge to our portfolio Lead thorough, unbiased, and highly-refined evaluations to assess technical talent, cultural fit, and long-term potential Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of full cycle recruiting experience Successful track record in both fast-paced startup environments and a high-performance agency Established network of top talent in relevant technical domains Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to convey complex insights and influence executive-level audiences Strong commitment to continuous improvement and a talent-first focus Deep understanding of full-cycle recruiting operations, metrics, and systems (including candidate experience, interview process optimization, closing and tooling) Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a self-starting mentality in a high-velocity, ambiguous environment Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams The anticipated salary range for this role is between $239,000 - $278,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope. This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave. a16z culture We do only first class business and only in a first class way We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business We believe in the future and bet the firm that way We are all different, we recognize that, and we win We celebrate the good times We do it for the team We play to win At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify. Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$74k-105k yearly est. 5d ago
Talent Acquisition Lead
Yupp Ai
Senior recruiter job in Mountain View, CA
About Yupp We are a well-funded, rapidly growing, early-stage AI startup headquartered in Silicon Valley that is building a two-sided product -- one side meant for global consumers and the other side for AI builders and researchers. We work on the cutting edge of AI across the stack. Check out our product that was launched recently, and how it solves the foundational challenge of robust and trustworthy AI model evaluations. Here's more information about us. Why Join Yupp? Are you ready to have the ride of a lifetime together with some of the smartest and most seasoned colleagues? You'll work on challenging, large-scale problems at the cutting edge of AI to build novel products that touch millions of users globally, in a massive and growing market opportunity. Yupp's founding team is highly experienced and comes from companies like Twitter, Google, Coinbase, Microsoft and Paypal. This team is one of the smartest, most fun, cracked top talent you will ever work with. Our work culture provides a high degree of autonomy, ownership and impact. It's intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future of AI alongside others who are at the top of their game and expect the same from you, there's no better AI startup to be. At Yupp, you will experience both the excitement of building for a large scale global user base as well as for the deeply technical audience of AI model builders and researchers. You'll get immersed in and learn all about the latest and greatest AI models and agents. You'll interact with AI builders and researchers from other AI labs all around the world. We are a mostly in-person startup, but we are also flexible - you can usually work from home when you need to and come in and leave when you want to. Many employees work from home on average 1 day a week. Job Summary Join a fast‑growing AI‑first startup as the founding Talent Acquisition Lead. You will design and launch a full‑stack recruiting function that fuels Yupp's hyper‑growth across AI research, engineering, product, design, partnerships, and operations. Partner directly with senior leadership, champion an elite candidate experience, and set the talent bar for a company at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. This role can be either a full-time employee role or a contractor role. Responsibilities End‑to‑end recruiting - source, interview, negotiate, and close top global AI, engineering as well as non-technical talent. Build the hiring engine - create sourcing strategies, interview frameworks, assessment rubrics, and onboarding processes from the ground up. Data‑driven talent strategy - define hiring metrics, track sourcing KPIs, and produce regular reports to inform leadership decisions. Creative sourcing - tap non‑traditional channels, academic networks, and AI research communities to uncover talent missed by conventional pipelines. Candidate experience - craft a high‑touch, personalized journey that reflects Yupp's innovative culture and values. Partner with hiring managers - translate product and research roadmaps into concrete hiring plans; coach managers on interviewing and closing techniques. Employer branding - position Yupp as the premier destination for AI specialists, differentiating us from larger tech firms. Bottleneck elimination - proactively identify and resolve process friction to accelerate hiring velocity. Qualifications 8+ years of full‑cycle technical recruiting, preferably in early‑stage, high‑tech startups. Proven success sourcing and hiring engineers, ML researchers, and other AI‑focused roles. Strong analytical mindset; experience building hiring metrics and using data to shape strategy. Expertise in talent operations, process design, and ATS implementation. Excellent communication and storytelling skills; ability to convey Yupp's mission and impact. Comfortable recruiting across time zones and cultural contexts. Detail‑oriented multitasker with a passion for creating great employee experiences. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience recruiting for applied ML/AI positions. Track record scaling recruiting functions in high‑growth, ambiguous environments. Demonstrated ability to launch employer‑branding, community‑outreach, or team‑building initiatives. Strong curiosity in AI. Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to engage candidates, build relationships, and explain the value proposition of working at Yupp Certifications or training in recruitment, talent acquisition, or organizational development. If you thrive on building world‑class talent engines that power breakthrough AI innovation, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$89k-147k yearly est. 5d ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Nascent 3.4
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
The Opportunity Nascent is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to own and elevate how we spot, attract, and close world‑class talent across our investing, engineering, and platform teams. This is a high‑agency, high‑impact role: you'll design sourcing systems that scale, map talent markets with precision, and build hiring strategies that help our people leaders move faster and make sharper decisions. You'll operate as a strategic advisor and thought partner-someone who brings structured thinking, crisp synthesis, and deep recruiting craft to every search. You'll build evidence‑driven processes, architect outreach that punches through noise, and shape candidate experiences that reflect Nascent's competitive, curious, truth‑seeking culture. If you're an exceptional sourcer with mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, talent intelligence, and AI‑accelerated workflows-and you love working in environments where speed, ownership, and clarity matter-you'll thrive here. This role is remote with occasional in‑person work and one annual team retreat. We welcome candidates within ±4 hours of EST. Key Responsibilities Lead Full‑Cycle Recruiting Own searches end‑to‑end for high‑priority roles across investing, engineering, and platform teams-designing the strategy, sourcing the talent, and closing the hires. Partner deeply with leaders to define success profiles, build competitive hiring plans, and pressure‑test assumptions with market data. Architect clear, high‑signal funnel stages that enable fast calibration and evidence‑based decision‑making. Communicate with discipline-transform messy inputs into structured, actionable summaries; synthesize signals quickly for hiring teams; drive clarity at every touchpoint. Deliver crisp, compelling outreach and candidate communication that reflects Nascent's tone and values. Run fast, tight interview loops-driving alignment, quality, and velocity from intake to offer. Onboarding & Integration Support Partner with People Ops to ensure new hires ramp fast, feel connected, and understand how to win in their first 90 days. Conduct structured onboarding check‑ins; surface insights that improve future ramp cycles. About You You are an elite sourcer-deep LinkedIn Recruiter fluency, Boolean that actually works, and a track record of breaking into hard, opaque talent markets (crypto, AI/ML, infra, trading, frontier tech). You think in structure. You synthesize messy information into crisp insights, see patterns quickly, and bring clarity to ambiguous or evolving role needs. You value ownership. You run toward hard problems, move with urgency, and find creative paths around blockers. You thrive in lean, distributed teams-self‑directed, adaptable, and always holding a high bar for yourself and others. Required Experience 8-12 years of technical recruiting experience in high‑performance, high‑velocity environments (startups, trading, infrastructure, frontier tech, or similarly demanding domains). Expert‑level sourcing capability-deep mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean, talent mapping, and creative outbound strategies that surface candidates others miss. Demonstrated success breaking into hard markets (crypto, AI/ML, engineering infrastructure, quant/trading, deep technical or niche leadership roles). Proven ability to build structured, evidence‑based hiring strategies-assessment mapping, signal extraction, funnel design, and fast, disciplined decision‑making. High‑agency communication-concise synthesis, strong written instincts, and the ability to translate complexity into crisp recommendations. Data fluency-comfortable using funnel metrics, market intelligence, and performance signals to shape search strategy and diagnose bottlenecks. Nice to Have Background building sourcing automations, AI‑driven workflows, or dashboards that increase throughput and insight quality. Exposure to organizational design, role scoping, or workforce planning for technical or ambiguous roles. Experience running competitive intelligence: compensation benchmarking, talent heat maps, or competitor org analyses. Familiarity with assessment design-behavioral interviewing, structured evaluation, or assignment creation for technical and leadership roles. Experience thriving in lean, distributed teams with strong internal standards, direct feedback, and high expectations. About Nascent Founded in 2020, Nascent exists to build, expand, and capture opportunity in open markets and permissionless technologies. With permanent capital as our foundation, we deploy assets across both liquid and long‑term strategies, and have invested in over 100 early‑stage teams shaping the future of crypto and open finance. We're an interdisciplinary team of investors, builders, and creators-drawn together by curiosity, competition, and a shared drive to win. Our culture pairs autonomy with accountability and honest feedback. We invest deeply in our people and believe in combining the freedom to explore with the discipline to execute. Principles That Drive Our Team Compete to win Explore, experiment, play Always be building Seek and speak truth Own your shit What We Offer Competitive total compensation package Remote and distributed working environment Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life) 16 weeks fully paid parental leave + supported return to work Home office setup stipend + health and wellness stipend Retirement plan with matching contributions Flexible hours and open vacation policy We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and differences of perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status, inclusive of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$73k-104k yearly est. 4d ago
Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner, GTM & Corporate
Airwallex Pty Ltd.
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
A leading technology firm is looking for a full cycle Recruiter based in San Francisco. This role involves end-to-end recruitment for various corporate functions, working closely with executives to attract top talent. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in recruitment within a tech environment, excelling in data-driven decision-making and creative sourcing strategies. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$74k-108k yearly est. 1d ago
SF-Based Talent Acquisition Partner for High-Growth Tech
Pagebolt Wordpress
Senior recruiter job in San Francisco, CA
A leading tech company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to drive recruitment during a critical growth phase. This role involves full-cycle recruiting for engineering, technical, and commercial roles while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of recruiting experience, a proven ability to hire technical talent, and a passion for building a collaborative hiring culture. This is an in-person position, emphasizing teamwork and strategic hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$74k-108k yearly est. 3d ago
Technical Talent Partner for AI & Startup Growth
P2P 3.2
Senior recruiter job in Menlo Park, CA
A leading venture capital firm located in Menlo Park, CA seeks a Technical Talent Partner to build relationships with technical talent and advise portfolio founders. You will leverage your recruiting experience and communication skills to navigate a dynamic hiring landscape. The anticipated salary range is $239,000 - $278,000, along with a benefits package that includes health and retirement plans. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, impactful environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$74k-105k yearly est. 5d ago

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