Technical Recruitment Partner
At Rhoda AI, we’re building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling long-tail edge cases, made possible by our cutting edge research and end-to-end system design. We've raised over $450M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make generalist robotics a reality.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Talent Partner to drive full-cycle recruiting efforts for highly specialized technical roles, including Software Engineers and Research Scientists/Researchers. This individual will partner closely with hiring managers, technical leaders, and business stakeholders to develop and execute hiring strategies that attract top-tier technical talent. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of recruiting in competitive markets and excels at building relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical positions, including Software Engineers, Research Scientists, Research Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, and related technical roles.
Partner with hiring managers and leadership teams to understand hiring needs, workforce planning objectives, and technical skill requirements.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive and active candidates.
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Conduct recruiter screenings and assess candidate qualifications, technical backgrounds, and cultural alignment.
Manage the interview process, ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely communication throughout the hiring lifecycle.
Collaborate with interview teams to improve assessment processes and hiring efficiency.
Utilize data and recruiting metrics to drive hiring decisions, optimize recruiting processes, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Negotiate offers and guide candidates through the offer and onboarding process.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives throughout the recruiting process.
Stay informed on industry trends, talent market conditions, and emerging technical skill sets.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a corporate, agency, or startup environment.
Demonstrated success hiring for Software Engineering positions across multiple levels, including senior and leadership roles.
Demonstrated success hiring Researchers, including Research Scientists, Applied Scientists, AI/ML Researchers, or similar technical research-focused roles.
Experience sourcing and recruiting talent across domains such as software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cloud computing, or related technical fields.
Strong expertise with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, research communities, and other talent platforms.
Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining high-quality candidate experiences.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting analytics tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting for AI, machine learning, or advanced research organizations.
Experience supporting high-growth technology companies.
Familiarity with technical interview processes and assessment methodologies.
Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, and talent market trends.
Experience building diversity sourcing strategies and talent communities.
Key Competencies
Strategic Talent Acquisition
Technical Sourcing & Recruiting
Research Talent Recruitment
Stakeholder Management
Candidate Experience Excellence
Data-Driven Decision Making
Negotiation & Closing
Relationship Building
Project & Process Management