xAI
TechnicalRecruiter
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“Technical Recruiter at xAI. Skills: Technical recruiting, Full-cycle recruiting, Sourcing top technical talent, Candidate engagement, Closing candidates, Strategic talent partnership. identifying, engaging, and closing exceptional technical talent. Work directly with technical leaders to deeply understand the hiring requirements for their team”
What You'll Achieve.
increase candidate ROI; increase candidate conversion rates; build more efficient processes; monitor hiring pace
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; data-driven decision-making; thrive in ambiguity
U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles at fast-paced, hyper-growth environments, whether it be agency or in-house, understanding of the technical talent landscape and how top talent evaluates opportunities, Demonstrated success sourcing and closing highly competitive technical candidates, Outcome-oriented recruiter with analytical skills and a proven track record of data-driven decision-making with the ability to thrive in ambiguity, Highly thoughtful communicator who considers message, context, and candidate’s perspective
Nice to Have
Exceptional judgement and intellectual curiosity, sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes, Genuine alignment with xAI’s mission and a desire to contribute to it, Experience working with Greenhouse ATS, Experience supporting hiring events and driving various actions post event to understand ROI
What You'll Do.
and closing exceptional technical talent
Work directly with technical leaders to deeply understand the hiring requirements for their team
Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles
and candidate experience
Build deep understanding of candidate motivations
and long-term goals to effectively guide and close top talent
Maintain a sense of urgency while preserving quality and judgement
Continuously improve recruiting processes to increase signal
and candidate quality
Leverage data to: increase candidate ROI
increase candidate conversion rates
build more efficient processes
keep stakeholders informed of hiring trends
and monitor hiring pace
Proactively source candidates through creative research
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience every step of the candidate journey
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work directly with technical leaders to deeply understand the hiring requirements for their team; keep stakeholders informed of hiring trends
Communication Scope
communication skills; concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates; communicating with clarity throughout the process; Highly thoughtful communicator who considers message, context, and candidate’s perspective
Full Job Description
ABOUT xAI xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking Technical Recruiters who operate with intensity, intellectual rigor, and deep ownership to join the xAI team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and closing exceptional technical talent who will shape the future of the company. You will be expected to operate as a strategic talent partner, developing deep conviction on talent, understanding candidate motivations, and communicating with clarity throughout the process. The ideal candidate is highly driven, deeply aligned with the mission, and motivated by the challenge of attracting world-class talent in a highly competitive environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work directly with technical leaders to deeply understand the hiring requirements for their team Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including sourcing, assessment, closing, and candidate experience Build deep understanding of candidate motivations, decision drivers, and long-term goals to effectively guide and close top talent Maintain a strong sense of urgency while preserving quality and judgement Continuously improve recruiting processes to increase signal, speed, and candidate quality Leverage data to: increase candidate ROI, increase candidate conversi
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