Recruiter

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a full-cycle recruiting role at a small, high-caliber AI/ML infrastructure startup where every hire directly shapes the company's trajectory. You will work closely with founders and researchers to bring in exceptional engineers and go-to-market leaders, and you will own the recruiting function end-to-end in a tight-knit, in-person environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own end-to-end recruiting across technical (engineering, product) and GTM roles simultaneously. - Build and optimize recruiting operations and tooling, automating workflows wherever possible. - Partner with founders and team leads to define role requirements, evaluation criteria, and interview processes. - Develop a strong understanding of a technical AI/ML product to pitch candidates credibly and compellingly. - Source top candidates through high-signal and unconventional channels beyond standard job boards. - Screen candidates for both technical competence and product intuition, using portfolios and projects alongside resumes. - Support new hire onboarding and ramp-up. - Help define and run performance review processes, leveling frameworks, and feedback systems. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 3 or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience covering technical (engineering, product) and GTM roles. - Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts well enough to engage credibly with engineering and product candidates. - Hands-on experience at an early-stage startup, with the independence and adaptability that requires. - Experience building and optimizing recruiting ops, including workflow automation. - Strong instincts for talent quality and a track record of creative sourcing strategies. - Comfort evaluating candidates via portfolios and projects, not just resumes, including non-traditional profiles. - Familiarity with modern recruiting tools such as Ashby, Juicebox, or Clay. - Experience using AI or vibe coding approaches to automate recruiting workflows. - Exposure to or ownership of people ops and HR functions such as onboarding, performance reviews, and leveling. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: $100,000 to $150,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, CA, United States.