Technical Recruiter

Arena

Technical Recruiter at Arena Intelligence, focusing on building a world-class team for AI evaluations. Collaborating with hiring managers to improve recruitment processes and candidate experiences.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeBay Area • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with hiring managers to clarify role outcomes, success profiles, and interview plans; prioritize reqs against business goals.
Run full-cycle recruiting: kickoff → JD refinement → sourcing → assessment → debriefs → offer → close.
Build pipelines via targeted sourcing (passive outreach, talent communities, events, referrals, and thoughtful job posts).
Maintain a structured, fair process: define competencies, calibrate rubrics, and uphold a consistent candidate experience.
Hold a relentless drive for excellence in every stage—calibrating rubrics, tightening loops, and continuously improving the funnel.
Track and improve funnel health (speed, quality, diversity signals); report weekly and quarterly progress with clear narrative and metrics.
Drive offer strategy and negotiations aligned to leveling, compensation bands, and market insights.
Nurture long-term networks of high-potential talent; keep a mapped bench for critical and future roles.
Partner on employer brand moments (events, content, communities) that attract deep-tech talent.
Coach hiring managers and interviewers on best practices and candidate excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting in deep-tech environments.
Proven strength sourcing and closing passive candidates for high-bar roles; skilled at narrative selling and objection handling.
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into clear hiring plans, profiles, and processes.
Experience collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders at pace.
Expertise at hiring across Machine Learning and Research.
Fluency with structured interviewing, competency rubrics, and recruiting analytics.
Commitment to inclusive hiring and candidate experience.
A relentless drive for excellence—raising the bar on candidate quality, process rigor, and stakeholder experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and additional support programs.
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI with a small, mission-driven team.
A culture that values transparency, trust, and community impact.

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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