5-7 years of experience in technical recruiting, particularly in engineering and AI/ML roles
Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to engage with engineers
Proven ability to influence hiring decisions through insight and honesty
Excellent communication skills, especially in high-pressure situations
Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Commitment to providing a fair and respectful candidate experience
Responsibilities
Run full-cycle recruiting for engineering and AI/ML roles
Collaborate with technical leaders to define hiring criteria
Establish and maintain high standards for evaluating talent
Implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top engineers
Ensure a fast and respectful candidate experience
Integrate equity considerations into the hiring process
Utilize data to manage recruitment timelines and expectations
Guide candidates through complex decision-making processes
Benefits
Opportunity to shape the hiring process from the ground up
Work closely with founders and technical leaders
Be part of a mission-driven team focused on AI infrastructure
Engage with a strong community of talented engineers
Contribute to a culture that values equity and respect in hiring
Full Job Description
The Role:
Modal builds the infrastructure that lets engineers run AI workloads without the usual pain. To do this well, we need exceptional people - and that's where you come in.
As the first dedicated technical recruiter on our Talent team, you'll own engineering and AI/ML searches end-to-end. You'll work closely with our Head of Talent, founders, and technical leads to shape how we hire and help bring in the people who will define what Modal becomes.
What you'll do:
Run full-cycle recruiting for engineering and AI/ML roles (sourcing, pitching, guiding interviews, and closing candidates)
Partner with technical leaders to understand the real work and calibrate on what great looks like
Help set our technical hiring bar and how we evaluate talent
Execute creative top-of-funnel strategies that resonate with a strong community of talented, experienced engineers
Deliver a fast, respectful, honest candidate experience
Bring an equity lens to every stage of the process
Use data and market context to keep searches on track and expectations aligned
Support candidates as a trusted guide through high-stakes decisions
Requirements:
You know technical recruiting inside and out and enjoy the challenge of deeply technical roles
You're curious - you ask the right questions and love understanding how things actually work
You influence with insight and honesty, not by simply having the loudest voice in the room
You move quickly and communicate clearly, even when things get messy
You're a strong closer who builds trust early and stays ahead of concerns
You're steady when priorities shift and can recalibrate without losing momentum
You care about people and want them to have a thoughtful, fair, and human experience throughout the process
