Staff Technical Recruiter

Genesis Molecular AI

Staff Technical Recruiter responsible for full-cycle hiring for AI/ML research and engineering. Engaging with top talent and building candidate relationships for Genesis Molecular AI.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own searches end-to-end across AI/ML research and engineering, from sourcing and outreach through offer and close
Build deep knowledge of our technical roles and the competitive talent landscape to move quickly and effectively on top candidates
Design and run our intern and new graduate hiring programs, including university partnerships, research lab relationships, and on-campus recruiting: build a repeatable, scalable process that consistently converts early career talent into future full-time hires
Proactively map and continuously engage the global pool of top AI/ML researchers and engineers relevant to our domain, and cultivate long-term relationships so Genesis is top of mind when exceptional researchers consider their next move
Represent Genesis at key venues (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) and build sustained relationships with faculty, PhD students, and postdocs at top research universities
Champion an outstanding candidate experience throughout the process. Close candidates with the right balance of transparency, enthusiasm, and persistence.
Track pipeline health and recruiting metrics in Ashby. Identify bottlenecks and continuously improve your own workflows for efficiency and impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a meaningful focus on AI/ML or research roles
A track record of sourcing and closing niche technical talent in competitive markets
Experience running or contributing to university/early career programs, including internship pipelines
Comfort building proactive sourcing strategies and maintaining long-term candidate relationships, not just reactive hiring
Familiarity with the AI/ML research community: key conferences, institutions, labs, and publication venues
Data fluency and experience with modern ATS tools (Ashby experience a plus)
Comfortable owning projects end-to-end, from initial concept through execution, while staying adaptable when priorities change quickly
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with researchers and engineers who are skeptical of recruiting processes
Biotech background not required: curiosity and fast learning are highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package including salary and equity
Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (covered 100% for employees)
401(k) plan
Open (unlimited) PTO policy
Paid family leave (maternity and paternity)
Life and long- and short-term disability insurance