Technical understanding of Engineering, AI/ML, and infrastructure roles.
Proven ability to source and engage passive talent effectively.
Experience thriving in the dynamic environment of startups.
Outstanding communication skills for storytelling and influencing.
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple high-priority searches.
Technical degree with prior experience in a technical role.
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruiting for key technical and business positions.
Create and implement scalable hiring processes and metrics.
Collaborate with founders and hiring managers to clarify role requirements.
Develop and maintain talent pipelines in AI/ML and engineering.
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience that aligns with company values.
Act as a compelling storyteller to attract top talent.
Benefits
Opportunities to shape an early-stage AI company.
Direct influence on company growth and team building.
Being part of a mission-driven organization.
Access to a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Full Job Description
About the Job
This role is on-site in Palo Alto, CA.
The work we are doing has meaningful impact across industries, and every hire at Nace AI plays a critical role in shaping the company's trajectory. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-conviction AI company at an early stage and directly influence its growth.
If building a world-class AI team from the ground up excites you, we'd love to talk.
What You'll Do
Full-cycle recruiting for critical technical and business roles - from proactive sourcing and cold outreach to closing candidates and scaling teams from the ground up.
Design and implement scalable hiring processes, including structured interviews, scorecards, and recruiting metrics that evolve with company growth.
Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to define role requirements and translate business priorities into actionable hiring strategies.
Build and nurture high-quality talent pipelines across AI/ML, engineering, and other key functions.
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our standards, ambition, and values.
Act as a strategic storyteller - articulating Nace AI's mission and long-term vision in a way that attracts top-tier talent in a competitive market.
Who Your Are
We aren't looking for a specific number of years on a resume; we're looking for the right DNA. Whether you've been doing this for two years or ten, if you have the technical intuition to vet engineers and the hunger to build a world-class team from the ground up, you belong here.
The Must Haves
Technical Fluency: You don't just "keyword match." You understand the nuances of Engineering, AI/ML, and infra, and you can speak the language of the candidates you're chasing.
The "Hunter" Instinct: You can find and engage elite, passive talent.
High-Growth Grit: You thrive in the organized chaos of an early-stage startup. You don't need a manual; you build the manual.
Compelling Communication: You are a storyteller who can influence both skeptical candidates and internal stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
Radical Ownership: You are highly organized and can juggle high-priority searches without letting a single candidate experience slip through the cracks.
Builder Background: You have a technical degree and have previously worked in a technical role.
Bonus points
Architect Mindset: You've built a recruiting function or interview process from scratch before.
Local Pulse: You have a strong network or familiarity with the Bay Area technical talent ecosystem.
