Role Overview
The company is seeking a Tech Recruiter with experience in AI/Product/Quant hiring, particularly someone with a strong contingency recruitment background gained in start-up or high-growth environments.
You will partner directly with founders, CTOs, hiring managers, and technical leadership teams—owning the full recruitment lifecycle and acting as a trusted advisor on talent strategy, market intelligence, and hiring best practices.
This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially-minded recruiter who has a genuine passion for the AI and emerging technology space and thrives in a fast-moving, autonomy-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Technical Hiring
* Manage full recruitment cycles across niche roles such as Applied AI, ML Engineering, Research Engineering, Data Science, Quant Engineering, Product, and Software Engineering.
* Build and maintain high-quality pipelines through advanced sourcing strategies.
* Conduct detailed technical screening and qualification.
* Deliver a first-class candidate experience from first touchpoint to offer.
* Present high-quality shortlists and support clients through every stage of the hiring process.
Client Partnership & Advisory
* Partner closely with start-ups and scaling tech companies, understanding their product, culture, and technical needs.
* Advise founders and technical leaders on role requirements, hiring strategy, and market conditions.
* Provide insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive market forces.
* Influence hiring decisions using data and clear recommendations.
Experience & Skills Required
* Minimum 2 years contingency tech recruitment experience, ideally supporting start-ups or VC-backed companies.
* Proven success hiring AI, Product, Quant, or other specialised technical roles.
* Excellent sourcing capability and ability to engage passive candidates.
* Confident working with highly technical talent and senior-level stakeholders.
* Experience within an agency, tech recruitment consultancy, or similar environment.
* Comfortable prioritising multiple searches with evolving requirements.
* Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS/CRM systems.
* Passion for AI, machine learning, and emerging technology sectors.
Nice to Have
* Understanding of compensation benchmarking within AI, engineering, and quant markets.
* Experience working with early-stage or VC-backed founders.
What the Company Offers
* Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and deep tech companies.
* Flexible remote working.
* Ongoing learning in AI, sourcing, consulting, and talent strategy.
* Supportive, collaborative culture with strong development opportunities.