Senior Talent Partner - US
About The Position
We're looking for a Senior Talent Partner who knows the US tech ecosystem, understands AI and infrastructure, and can become one of Runware's key people on the ground as we expand in the US. Build our US team. You'll own and support hiring across some of our most strategic US roles, particularly in: AI / Machine Learning, Infrastructure & Compute, Software Engineering, Product Leadership and other strategic hires. You'll work directly with founders and senior leaders to understand what we actually need rather than simply execute against a list of open positions. Build a network, not just a pipeline. We don't want someone whose sourcing strategy starts and ends with LinkedIn Recruiter. We want you to: Develop strong relationships within the US AI and technology ecosystem. Build long-term networks of engineers, founders, operators and technical leaders. Attend and help identify relevant meetups, conferences and industry events. Create relationships with people who may not be actively looking for their next role. Help make Runware better known within the US AI community. Identify creative ways to reach exceptional people. San Francisco / Bay Area experience and an existing network there would be a significant advantage. Understand the technology. You don't need to be an engineer, but you should be genuinely comfortable in technical environments. You should be interested in topics such as AI inference, GPUs, distributed systems, ML infrastructure, data centers and the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. We expect our Talent team to understand what we're building and to be able to have credible conversations with highly technical candidates. Help us build Runware in the US. We're establishing and growing Runware Inc., so your contribution won't necessarily stop at recruitment. From time to time, you may help with topics such as: US employment practices and market expectations, Employment contracts and onboarding, Benefits and People processes, Local vendors and partners, Employee experience for our US team, Identifying when we need external HR, legal or specialist support. You won't be expected to be an employment lawyer or HR specialist. What matters is being curious, pragmatic and willing to take ownership when something needs to be figured out.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Partnering, executive search, or a similar role.
- Strong experience recruiting technical profiles in the US.
- Good understanding of the US technology ecosystem.
- Experience recruiting within AI, ML, infrastructure, cloud, developer tools, or another highly technical environment.
- Ability to engage credibly with senior engineers, technical leaders, and founders.
- A strong network or clear evidence of ability to build one.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup where roles and priorities evolve quickly.
- Able to work autonomously and make decisions without multiple layers of validation.
- Interested in broader People and company-building topics beyond recruitment.
- Strong ownership mentality.
Nice To Haves
- Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Existing network within the AI / ML ecosystem.
- Experience in an early-stage or high-growth startup.
- Experience helping a European or international company establish or scale its US presence.
- Exposure to US People Ops, employment, or benefits topics.
- Experience recruiting Staff+, Principal, leadership, or highly specialized technical profiles.
Responsibilities
- Own and support hiring across strategic US roles, particularly in AI/Machine Learning, Infrastructure & Compute, Software Engineering, and Product Leadership.
- Work directly with founders and senior leaders to understand hiring needs.
- Develop strong relationships within the US AI and technology ecosystem.
- Build long-term networks of engineers, founders, operators, and technical leaders.
- Attend and identify relevant meetups, conferences, and industry events.
- Create relationships with individuals not actively seeking new roles.
- Help increase Runware's visibility within the US AI community.
- Identify creative ways to reach exceptional people.
- Assist with topics such as US employment practices, contracts, onboarding, benefits, people processes, local vendors, and employee experience.
- Identify needs for external HR, legal, or specialist support.
Benefits
- Core hours for cooperative working, with flexibility outside of these.
- Work hours that allow for peak performance and a healthy life.
- Real downtime following fast and intense release cycles.
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, public holidays).
- Meaningful stock options.
- Remote-first setup.
- Flexible hours outside core collaboration blocks.
- Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, and caregiver time).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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