Sr. Technical Recruiter

Ambient.ai • Redwood City, CA

61d • $160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Ambient.ai is seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Technical Recruiter to lead and scale our technical hiring engine. You will be a player-coach, driving both the overarching strategy, fully cycle recruiting on a number of roles and directly managing a team, all while maintaining a deep connection to the Bay Area talent market and full-cycle recruiting. This role is pivotal in ensuring we meet our ambitious growth goals by attracting, engaging, and hiring world-class engineering talent.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a minimum of 1+ years in a people management role, successfully leading and scaling a technical recruiting team.
• Prior startup experience is a must; you thrive in a fast-moving, often ambiguous, and decentralized environment and are comfortable acting as a self-starter.
• Successful track record of personally sourcing and closing a wide range of technical roles, from entry-level to director-level.
• Expert-level experience using modern Applicant Tracking Systems, specifically Ashby.
• Proficiency with curated recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Juicebox, and other modern sourcing tools.
• The proven ability to create positive and lasting relationships with all "customers," including candidates, hiring managers, and business partners.
• Highly organized and metrics-driven, with a focus on data integrity and using insights to drive decision-making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with candidates and stakeholders from many different countries and cultures.
• Expertise in designing effective job descriptions and interview questions that accurately reflect role requirements and our unique culture.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting ongoing load of 3-5 P0 requisitions.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the full-cycle recruitment process-from research and sourcing to behavioral interviewing and closing-to lead by example and jump in on critical roles as needed.
• Possess a deep technical acumen and ability to effectively screen and discuss software engineering skills across various domains, including backend, front-end, Applied Research Scientists, and more.
• Own the ability to articulate the value proposition of a venture-backed startup, including a strong understanding of equity and stock options, to successfully close director-level and senior technical talent.
• Serve as a key strategic partner to Ambient.ai's Engineering leadership to define, forecast, and execute on long-term talent acquisition needs and workforce planning.
• Influence Ambient.ai's strategic direction with real-time knowledge from the technical talent market (e.g., where to find particular skill sets, competitive salary expectations, and innovative hiring practices).
• Design, implement, and continuously refine our end-to-end recruiting process to ensure a smooth, positive, and equitable experience for all candidates.
• Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques to ensure Ambient.ai maintains a competitive edge with state-of-the-art and non-traditional recruiting practices.

Benefits

• Regular Full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership in the success of our company
• Comprehensive health + welfare package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Legal Services, 401k plan)
• We offer flexible time off to rest and recharge, including Winter Break (time off between Christmas and New Year's for most roles, depending on customer demand)
• The latest tech and awesome swag will be delivered to your door
• Enjoy a full range of opportunities to connect with your awesome co-workers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees