Partner 22, Talent, AI Apps

a16z•Menlo Park, CA

5d•$239,000 - $278,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Technical Talent Partner you will operate at the intersection of venture capital and hyper-growth technology, advising and establishing meaningful relationships with top-tier technical talent and the founders of our most ambitious portfolio companies. You will work closely with founders to understand and solve their most pressing technical talent needs. At the same time, you will leverage deep domain expertise to build a network and assist exceptional talent to achieve their career aspirations while keeping pace in a highly fluid, ever-changing environment. Your track record of delivering exceptional results and experience navigating high-volume (agency) and high-impact (startup) environments will be key. You must possess outstanding communication and consultative skills to effectively influence and guide leadership teams at our portfolio companies. The preferred location for this role is Menlo Park, CA or San Francisco, CA, with an in office presence at least once a week.

Requirements

7+ years of full cycle recruiting experience
Successful track record in both fast-paced startup environments and a high-performance agency
Established network of top talent in relevant technical domains
Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to convey complex insights and influence executive-level audiences
Strong commitment to continuous improvement and a talent-first focus
Deep understanding of full-cycle recruiting operations, metrics, and systems (including candidate experience, interview process optimization, closing and tooling)
Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a self-starting mentality in a high-velocity, ambiguous environment
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Responsibilities

Build and cultivate a world class network of top technical talent including AI/ML engineers, product managers and designers
Act as a critical resource, guiding portfolio founders on cutting-edge technical recruiting best practices and talent acquisition strategy
Architect and execute next-generation sourcing and recruiting strategies that deliver exceptional, measurable results in highly competitive technical markets
Strategically utilize social media, networks, blogs and research methods to identify top talent
Meticulously track key performance data, extrapolate strategic insights, and translate them into immediate, high-impact action to optimize recruiting operations
Maintain a deep and current expertise in technology and compensation trends within the start-up ecosystem, providing an informed, competitive edge to our portfolio
Lead thorough, unbiased, and highly-refined evaluations to assess technical talent, cultural fit, and long-term potential