Senior AI/ML engineering recruiter

✍🏽 About Writer

Writer is the full-stack generative AI platform delivering transformative ROI for the world’s leading enterprises. Named one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes and one of the best places to work by Inc. Magazine, Writer empowers hundreds of customers like Accenture, Intuit, L’Oreal, Mars, Salesforce, and Vanguard to transform the way they work. 

Writer’s fully integrated solution makes it easy to deploy secure and reliable AI applications and agents that solve mission-critical business challenges.  Our suite of development tools is powered by Palmyra – Writer’s state-of-the-art family of LLMs — alongside our industry-leading graph-based RAG and customizable AI guardrails. 

Founded in 2020 with office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and London, our team of over 250 employees thinks big and moves fast, and we’re looking for smart, hardworking builders and scalers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work.

📐 About this role

As we continue to expand our team, we are seeking a Senior or Lead Technical Recruiter with a profound understanding of technical hiring, AI and machine learning to join us!

This role will be a fit for a strong engineering recruiter who's adept at recruiting passive and senior technical talent within the AI industry. utilizing a data-driven approach and advanced recruitment tools in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

🦸🏻‍♀️ Your responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a recruitment plans specifically tailored to engineering roles and teams. Utilize data and metrics to refine recruitment strategies and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process. Adapt quickly to the changing needs of the business and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.

• Employ a variety of sourcing methods to engage with passive candidates, including targeted searches on professional networks, specialized forums, and direct outreach. Leverage your deep knowledge of the AI technology landscape to connect with top-tier talent. Utilize advanced applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools to streamline the recruitment process.

• Conduct thorough screenings and evaluations to assess technical skills and compatibility with our company’s goals and culture. Coordinate with technical leaders to facilitate in-depth interviews that focus on advanced AI competencies.

• Ensure a seamless and positive experience for all candidates throughout the recruitment process. Maintain consistent communication, provide detailed feedback, and manage expectations to keep top candidates engaged.

• Continuously refine and enhance recruitment strategies based on industry trends and the evolving needs of our company. Implement innovative recruiting tactics to attract and retain the best talent in the AI space. Use recruitment metrics to measure success and make data-driven decisions.

• Build and maintain a robust network and pipeline of potential candidates and industry contacts. Represent our company at key industry events and conferences to promote our innovative projects and attract skilled professionals.

• Work closely with a variety of stakeholders, technical teams, and people team peers to align recruitment practices with overall business objectives. Mentor and partner with hiring managers on best practices for attracting and hiring specialized technical talent.

• Implement inclusive recruitment strategies that encourage participation from underrepresented groups in the tech industry.

• Own the negotiation and closing process to offer competitive compensation packages. Oversee the onboarding of new hires to ensure a smooth transition and strong integration into our dynamic team.

⭐️ Is this you?

• 8 + years of deep and broad experience in recruiting for highly specialized technical roles, particularly in generative AI.

• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and hiring passive and senior technical talent.

• Deep understanding of the technology and trends in the AI and machine learning sectors.

• Exceptional sourcing skills, with a strong emphasis on engaging passive candidates.

• Proficient in using a variety of sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems to optimize recruitment processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering long-term relationships.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to recruitment challenges.

• Experienced in negotiating complex offers and familiar with industry-standard compensation.

• Skilled in using recruitment metrics to guide decision-making and improve outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, with a capacity to adapt to rapid changes and challenges.

• Proven experience in building and scaling recruitment processes in a growing organization, aligning recruitment strategies with business growth.

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🍩 Benefits & perks (US Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family

• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)

• Fertility and family planning support

• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri

• Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options

• Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution

• Annual work-life stipends for:

  • Home office setup, cell phone, internet

  • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.

  • Learning and development stipend

• Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites

• Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

Writer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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