Forward Deployed Recruiter

Glean•Mountain View, CA

5d•$140,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Glean is seeking a Forward Deployed Recruiter to build the teams that bring its Work AI platform to customers. The recruiter will partner with hiring leaders across Forward Deployed and adjacent technical go-to-market teams to define talent strategies and deliver thoughtful, high-quality hiring experiences. The role is hybrid, with work from the Mountain View or San Francisco office 3–4 days per week. The standard annual base salary range is $140,000–$185,000. Compensation depends on factors including location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits. Glean offers medical, vision, and dental coverage, a generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to a 401(k). New hires receive a home-office improvement stipend, as well as annual education and wellness stipends. The company also holds regular events and provides healthy lunches daily. The interview process includes a brief AI-focused exercise or discussion to understand how candidates think about, design, and use AI in their work. Prior experience with Glean is not required.

Requirements

Experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition; candidates with varying levels of experience are welcome, and level will be calibrated based on skills and scope.
Ability to partner with hiring managers, translate business needs into clear candidate profiles, and provide thoughtful, evidence-based guidance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the empathy and judgment to build trust with candidates and cross-functional partners.
Highly organized, data-informed, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
Curiosity about using AI and recruiting technology to improve hiring workflows.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting technical, product, engineering, or customer-facing talent.
Familiarity with Forward Deployed roles, enterprise SaaS, or startup environments.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruiting for Forward Deployed and adjacent technical go-to-market roles, from intake and sourcing through offer, while delivering a thoughtful candidate experience.
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, interview plans, and hiring priorities, and provide clear, evidence-based guidance throughout the process.
Build targeted sourcing strategies to engage exceptional technical and customer-facing talent, including passive candidates and candidates with nontraditional backgrounds.
Use market insights, pipeline analytics, and funnel data to surface hiring risks, refine search strategies, and keep hiring partners aligned on progress.
Coordinate interview teams and candidate closing, champion consistent and inclusive hiring practices, and improve recruiting workflows with AI-enabled tools and feedback.