Recruiting Lead

Company Description

Seed-stage AI signals intelligence startup redefining government contracting

Job Description

As the first dedicated recruiting hire, you will build the talent acquisition function from scratch for a mission-driven AI company. Partnering directly with the CEO, you will manage 11+ open roles across engineering, sales, and operations, designing the scalable processes and infrastructure that will define the company’s future growth and culture.

Location

New York, USA

Why this role is remarkable

• Strategic autonomy to build a high-performance recruiting engine from the ground up as the first talent hire.
• High-impact mission using breakthrough AI to strengthen national security and accelerate private sector technology in government.
• Exceptionally high earning potential with a $10,000 bonus for every successful hire after a 90-day retention period.

What You Will Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across all functions, from technical engineering roles to go-to-market and compliance positions.
• Design and implement hiring infrastructure, including structured interview playbooks, scorecards, and Ashby ATS workflow optimizations.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership on organizational design, compensation benchmarking, and long-term talent strategy.

The ideal candidate

• 5+ years of recruiting experience with at least 2 years in-house at a high-growth startup or venture-backed company.
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing high-caliber engineering and GTM talent without an established employer brand.
• High ownership mentality with the ability to manage 10+ active searches while building operational systems from scratch.