Talent Acquisition Lead

Arago

Talent Acquisition Lead overseeing talent acquisition for Arago's US operations in deep tech. Leading end-to-end recruiting for critical roles in hardware, AI, and semiconductors.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeMountain View • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run and close candidates across hardware, optical, software, and research in the US.
Partner with the CEO, CTOs, and engineering leads to scope roles and calibrate on talent.
Build a proactive sourcing engine across the US, with close coordination with the European and Israeli hubs.
Define and continuously sharpen Arago's interview process and hiring bar.
Mentor recruiters as the team grows, and lead the broader People function in North America over time.
Build Arago's employer brand in the US deep tech ecosystem.
Track pipeline health and hiring velocity, and share clear updates with leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong headhunting track record in deep tech, semiconductors, AI, or hardware.
Proven ability to close senior technical talent (staff/principal engineers, research scientists, technical leadership) end to end, on your own.
Experience in fast-moving startups or scale-ups, ideally Series A through C.
Deep network in the Bay Area / Silicon Valley semiconductor and AI ecosystem.
Sharp sourcing instincts and outreach that earns replies from hard-to-reach people.
Comfort across geographies and timezones (US, France, Israel).
You've designed processes from scratch, not just run them.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive cash compensation, with final package based on location, experience, and the pay of team members in similar positions.
Meaningful stock option plan offered at the earliest stage of the company (included in the majority of full time offers).
Healthcare coverage (including family-friendly options), pension contributions, professional development support, and 25 days of PTO, in addition to public holidays.
Ownership of a key technical domain, with significant vertical and/or horizontal growth opportunities, based on performance and individual drive.
A high-paced, multicultural (with 10 nationalities), and engineering-led environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitingheadhuntingsourcinginterview process designpipeline trackinghiring velocity managementclosing senior technical talentprocess design

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipcommunicationcollaborationnetworkingadaptability