Principal Recruiter, Strategic AI Talent
Core
Strategic recruiter for high-profile, non-standard searches in frontier AI, research, and engineering ecosystems.
Role type
Principal, strategic talent acquisition
Builds
Bespoke engagement strategies for exceptional, hard-to-reach talent
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Research / Frontier Technology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic market intelligence, confidential candidate management, executive relationship building, talent ecosystem mapping, complex closing strategy, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
Experience recruiting technical/senior/executive talent, judgment in ambiguous environments, network intelligence, interest in AI research
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Define priority talent targets and shape bespoke engagement strategies; build and maintain deep market intelligence across frontier AI and adjacent ecosystems; proactively identify and cultivate high-profile talent before formal processes; translate market signals into actionable recruiting plans; manage tailored candidate journeys involving confidential outreach and custom evaluation paths; coordinate with executive search firms and internal networks; serve as a trusted advisor on candidate positioning, timing, and closing strategy
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
