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AssemblyAISr. Technical Recruiter
AssemblyAI is seeking a remote Sr. Technical Recruiter to spearhead hiring for its research division and specialized engineering positions, including researchers, research engineers, and machine learning…
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AssemblyAI is seeking a remote Sr. Technical Recruiter to spearhead hiring for its research division and specialized engineering positions, including researchers, research engineers, and machine learning engineers. This role involves partnering directly with engineering and research leaders to source, evaluate, and successfully close top-tier talent. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in technical talent acquisition and brings a genuine understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence development. Joining a…
Job Description
AssemblyAI is seeking a remote Sr. Technical Recruiter to spearhead hiring for its research division and specialized engineering positions, including researchers, research engineers, and machine learning engineers. This role involves partnering directly with engineering and research leaders to source, evaluate, and successfully close top-tier talent.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in technical talent acquisition and brings a genuine understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence development. Joining a fast-growing, flat-structured organization, the person in this role will build robust sourcing strategies, establish structured interview processes, and utilize modern tools and AI technology to streamline the hiring workflow.
AssemblyAI develops foundational voice AI models and speech recognition technology that power applications for thousands of enterprise clients and startups. Operating in a high-scale, capital-efficient environment, the company processes millions of daily API calls and audio hours. This position offers a direct opportunity to scale the technical teams responsible for defining the future of voice technology within a meritocratic workplace.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment pipelines for research and senior engineering positions
- Design and execute outbound sourcing strategies targeting frontier labs, academic groups, and specialized audio teams
- Collaborate with internal technical leaders to define hiring profiles and establish structured interview loops
- Conduct technical screening calls and provide data-driven feedback to hiring managers
- Handle complex candidate negotiations involving competing offers, equity distributions, and international hires
- Develop long-term connections with passive talent in the machine learning community
- Leverage data analytics and AI sourcing platforms to improve pipeline efficiency and reporting
- Contribute to team scaling efforts by delivering interviewer training and standardized assessment materials
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of technical recruiting experience focused on machine learning researchers, research engineers, or infrastructure engineers
- Demonstrated expertise in outbound talent sourcing within the artificial intelligence and machine learning research sector
- Sufficient technical knowledge to discuss model training, evaluation, and inference processes credibly
- Proven track record of successfully closing senior candidates against competing offers, including equity packages
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and sourcing software such as Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and JuiceBox
Benefits
- Competitive equity grants
- 100% employer-paid benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary for the Sr. Technical Recruiter role?
The expected cash compensation for this position ranges from $170,000 to $200,000 per year, supplemented by competitive equity grants and employer-paid benefits.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the source posting indicates that the role is remote.
What experience is required to apply?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of technical recruiting experience, specifically hiring machine learning researchers, research engineers, or ML/infrastructure engineers at AI labs or tech companies.
What employment type is this?
The posting specifies that this is a full-time position.
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