Senior Technical Recruiter

Nace AI Recruiting RoleThis role is on-site in Palo Alto, CA.Nace AI is building the next generation of enterprise intelligence — advanced long-horizon reasoning models and autonomous agents designed to execute complex financial workflows with precision. Our flagship product, Agentic Accounting, enables financial audit, billing audit, and revenue leakage detection with speed and accuracy that traditional systems cannot match.We are at a pivotal stage in our growth. While we've already achieved $20M in funding, our ambitions are much larger. Our goal is to become the foundational AI platform for intelligent financial operations across the enterprise. To do that, we need exceptional people — and that starts with hiring the right team.The work we are doing has meaningful impact across industries, and every hire at Nace AI plays a critical role in shaping the company's trajectory. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-conviction AI company at an early stage and directly influence its growth.If building a world-class AI team from the ground up excites you, we'd love to talk.What You'll DoFull-cycle recruiting for critical technical and business roles — from proactive sourcing and cold outreach to closing candidates and scaling teams from the ground up.Design and implement scalable hiring processes, including structured interviews, scorecards, and recruiting metrics that evolve with company growth.Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to define role requirements and translate business priorities into actionable hiring strategies.Build and nurture high-quality talent pipelines across AI/ML, engineering, and other key functions.Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our standards, ambition, and values.Act as a strategic storyteller — articulating Nace AI's mission and long-term vision in a way that attracts top-tier talent in a competitive market.Who You AreWe aren't looking for a specific number of years on a resume; we're looking for the right DNA. Whether you've been doing this for two years or ten, if you have the technical intuition to vet engineers and the hunger to build a world-class team from the ground up, you belong here.The Must HavesTechnical Fluency: You don't just "keyword match." You understand the nuances of Engineering, AI/ML, and infra, and you can speak the language of the candidates you're chasing.The "Hunter" Instinct: You can find and engage elite, passive talent.High-Growth Grit: You thrive in the organized chaos of an early-stage startup. You don't need a manual; you build the manual.Compelling Communication: You are a storyteller who can influence both skeptical candidates and internal stakeholders with clarity and confidence.Radical Ownership: You are highly organized and can juggle high-priority searches without letting a single candidate experience slip through the cracks.Builder Background: You have a technical degree and have previously worked in a technical role.Bonus PointsArchitect Mindset: You've built a recruiting function or interview process from scratch before.Local Pulse: You have a strong network or familiarity with the Bay Area technical talent ecosystem.