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About AI FundAI Fund is an early-stage venture studio founded by Andrew Ng. We create and scale AI-first companies and partner closely with a broad portfolio of startups. Our mission is to build AI companies that will move humanity forward.About the RoleAI Fund is hiring a Senior Executive Recruiter to reinvent how we identify, engage, and hire AI leaders and technical entrepreneurs. You will partner directly with our Executive Leadership Team (including Andrew Ng), CEOs, and founders across AI Fund and our portfolio to build executive and senior technical teams. You’ll also collaborate with our software and AI engineers to design, test, and operationalize AI-enabled recruiting tools that deliver step-change gains in speed, quality, and candidate experience.This is not a traditional recruiting role. We’re looking for a senior recruiter who uses Generative AI daily to supercharge sourcing, research, outreach, screening, calibration, and closing—and who can help architect a 10x recruiting playbook.What You Will DoExecutive and Technical Leadership Hiring - Own end-to-end search for executive and founder-level roles: CEOs/co-founders, CTOs/Heads of AI/ML, VP Engineering, Chief Scientist, and principal/staff engineers. - Build top-of-funnel market maps and longlists; drive targeted outreach and multi-threaded engagement; lead structured assessments; and close complex, equity-forward offers. - Calibrate deeply with hiring managers on success profiles; bring structure and rigor while keeping the human touch at the center.GenAI-Enabled Recruiting Workflows - Deploy and refine AI-powered workflows: LLM-based talent research, automated and personalized outreach, intelligent screening, interview guide generation, and post-interview synthesis. - Partner with our engineers to scope, test, and iterate custom recruiting tools; translate recruiter pain points into product requirements and measurable outcomes. - Author and maintain AI recruiting playbooks, prompts, and guardrails to improve precision, reduce bias, and accelerate cycle time.Stakeholder Partnership and Portfolio Support - Advise founders on org design, executive leveling, compensation strategy, and closing plans for entrepreneurial leaders. - Represent AI Fund and our portfolio company brands with gravitas and authenticity to both senior leaders and emerging builders. Candidate Experience and Employer Brand - Ensure a transparent, respectful process with timely communication and crisp logistics. - Collaborate with communications and leadership to craft messaging that resonates with the AI community and drives inbound interest.Data and Process Excellence - Analyze the funnel in our ATS and supporting systems; track conversion rates, time-to-fill, quality of hire, and source ROI. - Establish scalable workflows and interview frameworks (scorecards, case studies, working sessions) that maintain quality as we grow.Community Building and Sourcing Innovation - Run targeted campaigns, salons, and virtual or on-site events to cultivate founder and executive networks. - Continuously expand high-signal talent pipelines through referrals, research, and thoughtful relationship-building.What We’re Looking For7–12 years of full-cycle recruiting, including 4 years leading executive or senior leadership searches; agency experience required.Proven track record hiring AI leaders and technical entrepreneurs (CEO, Founding CTOs, Heads of AI/ML, VPs Engineering, Chief Scientists, Staff/Principal Engineers).Demonstrated ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priority searches end-to-end.Deep network across AI, software, and engineering communities—or a history of building one quickly.Exceptional sourcing and personalized outreach that consistently drives high response and conversion rates.GenAI-forward operator who is hands-on with LLMs and AI tools for market mapping, calibration, writing, research, and analysis; experiments rigorously and measures impact.Viewed as a trusted advisor with sound judgment to senior leaders; excellent written and verbal communication; uncompromising ethics and confidentiality.Strong ownership and urgency with bias to action, high throughput, and a relentless focus on candidate experience.Analytical, systems-oriented thinker, fluent with data, funnel instrumentation, ATS/CRM usage, and continuous improvement.Bonus pointsBasic coding ability or proficiency using AI to write and evaluate code snippets or technical work.Experience building recruiting operations, employer brand programs, or sourcing communities from zero to one.Why AI FundWork directly with one of AI’s most respected pioneers and help build the talent engine for a portfolio shaping the future of AI.Operate at the intersection of venture creation and cutting-edge research and product.Front-row seat to AI Fund's unique venture studio model—where you'll see ideas transform into funded, launched companies in 10 weeks.Build companies from zero to one: You'll recruit for companies at inception, shaping founding teams and culture from day one.Access to Andrew Ng's network and the broader AI community through events, partnerships, and portfolio connections.Competitive compensation including equity participation in AI Fund's success.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
