About the JobThis 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 AreWe 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.
