Senior Recruiter

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Recruiter to join their team!


 

Core Responsibilities 

• Full Life-Cycle Execution: Manage the complete talent acquisition life cycle—from kick-off strategy meetings and passive sourcing to candidate screening, offer construction, negotiation, and closing
• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to AI Engineering leaders and Applied Research Directors, offering market insights, talent mapping, and candidate pipeline health analytics
• Deep Sourcing & Engagement: Hunt for specialized technical talent across traditional and non-traditional channels
• Candidate Experience: Deliver an exceptional, high-touch, and inclusive candidate journey that reflects the company's culture of innovation and care
• Offer & Negotiation: 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
• Inclusion & Diversity: Drive proactive candidate engagement strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all pipelines and selection stages

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 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

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) 

• 5 years of experience recruiting specialized talent in generative AI, LLM infrastructure, deep learning framework development, or advanced AI research
• Deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, including key skill sets (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Distributed Computing, Model Optimization, Vector Databases, Multi-Agent Systems)
• 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

Key Competencies & Behaviors 

• Strategic Talent Advisor
• Proactive Talent Hunter
• Influential Relationship Builder  

Work Environment

• Location: San Jose, CA
• Hybrid 3 days a week on site 

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $50.00 and $60.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered 

About KellyMitchell 

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 


  

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