Senior Recruiter

Tavus•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

About Us Tavus is a research lab pioneering human computing. We’re building AI Humans: a new interface that closes the gap between people and machines, free from the friction of today’s systems. Our real-time human simulation models let machines see, hear, respond, and even look real, enabling meaningful, face-to-face conversations. AI Humans combine the emotional intelligence of humans with the reach and reliability of machines, making them capable, trusted agents available 24/7, in every language, on our terms. Imagine a therapist anyone can afford. A personal trainer who adapts to your schedule. A fleet of medical assistants that can give every patient the attention they need. With Tavus, individuals, enterprises, and developers can all build AI Humans to connect, understand, and act with empathy at scale. We’re a Series B company backed by world-class investors including Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, and Scale Venture Partners. Be part of shaping a future where humans and machines truly understand each other. The Role We’re hiring for a world-class Senior Recruiter to lead the charge in scaling our exceptional team. You'll own full-cycle (sourcing through offer) hiring across all roles at Tavus, build our entire recruiting engine from scratch, and partner directly with the team to define and execute our talent strategy. We’re looking for a Talent Builder who thrives in early-stage chaos, loves building systems, and is excited to attract the kind of people who want to build what hasn't been built before.

Requirements

5+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in-house experience as first recruiter at an early-stage startup (ideally series A or B); agency experience a plus
Proven success hiring top-tier talent across all functions, and specifically technical AI/ML roles
You’re a builder: you’ve created recruiting systems/processes from scratch or significantly improved existing ones
Exceptional communication and candidate experience instincts
Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable working in ambiguity
Passion for AI and the opportunity to shape a team working at the edge of what’s possible

Nice To Haves

Experience hiring in ML/AI-heavy companies or deep tech startups
Experience building out roles/processes in Ashby

Responsibilities

Find and hire exceptional talent that increases the talent density at Tavus
Own end-to-end recruiting across all functions (engineering, GTM, Operations, and more)
Source exceptional candidates through outbound efforts and creative channels
Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to define role requirements, interview processes, and closing strategies
Build the recruiting infrastructure from the ground up - tools, process, candidate experience, data tracking, etc.
Craft compelling job descriptions and outbound messaging to attract top talent in AI, engineering, and beyond
Champion inclusive hiring best practices from day one
Build and nurture a talent pipeline for future roles as Tavus scales
Take lead on all things People Ops - from generating offers, onboarding new hires, handling visa logistics, etc.