HR Recruiter - Sr

Job title: HR Recruiter 
Duration: 6 months with possible extension 
Location: San Jose, CA Hybrid 
Rate: $60-$65/hr on w2 - without benefits

Introduction

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Full Life-Cycle Recruiter specializing in AI Engineering & Applied Research. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI by sourcing and recruiting top-tier talent in the heart of Silicon Valley, SAN JOSE, CA.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered)

• 4 years of full life-cycle recruiting experience in tech recruitment, with a focus on specialized engineering or scientific disciplines.
• 2 years of dedicated experience sourcing and closing candidates within AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Applied Research domains.
• Proven track record of managing complex candidate offers and competing against top-tier tech companies/labs.
• Deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, including key skill sets (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Distributed Computing, Model Optimization, Vector Databases, Multi-Agent Systems).
• Must have previous client experience working for this customer in the past 5 years.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-have skills but are not required)

• 5 years of experience recruiting specialized talent in generative AI, LLM infrastructure, deep learning framework development, or advanced AI research.
• Experience sourcing talent from top academia/research labs and tech research conferences.
• Strong analytical capability with experience using talent analytics and ATS tools (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Beamery) to drive recruitment strategy.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities (key tasks and expectations for the role)

• Manage the complete talent acquisition life cycle—from kick-off strategy meetings and passive sourcing to candidate screening, offer construction, negotiation, and closing.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to AI Engineering leaders and Applied Research Directors, offering market insights, talent mapping, and candidate pipeline health analytics.
• Hunt for specialized technical talent across traditional and non-traditional channels.
• Deliver an exceptional, high-touch, and inclusive candidate journey that reflects our culture of innovation and care.
• Craft competitive, complex offer packages (including equity, compensation structures, and sign-on incentives) and successfully close candidates against elite Big Tech and AI startup competition.
• Drive proactive candidate engagement strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all pipelines and selection stages.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge field.
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and diversity.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.