Senior Recruiter

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Senior Recruiter to join their team! Core Responsibilities Full Life-Cycle Execution: Manage the complete talent acquisition life cycle—from kick-off strategy meetings and passive sourcing to candidate screening, offer construction, negotiation, and closing Strategic Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to AI Engineering leaders and Applied Research Directors, offering market insights, talent mapping, and candidate pipeline health analytics Deep Sourcing & Engagement: Hunt for specialized technical talent across traditional and non-traditional channels Candidate Experience: Deliver an exceptional, high-touch, and inclusive candidate journey that reflects the company's culture of innovation and care Offer & Negotiation: Craft competitive, complex offer packages (including equity, compensation structures, and sign-on incentives) and successfully close candidates against elite Big Tech and AI startup competition Inclusion & Diversity: Drive proactive candidate engagement strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all pipelines and selection stages Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) 4+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience in tech recruitment, with a focus on specialized engineering or scientific disciplines 2+ years of dedicated experience sourcing and closing candidates within AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Applied Research domains Proven track record of managing complex candidate offers and competing against top-tier tech companies/labs Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) 5+ years of experience recruiting specialized talent in generative AI, LLM infrastructure, deep learning framework development, or advanced AI research Deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, including key skill sets (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Distributed Computing, Model Optimization, Vector Databases, Multi-Agent Systems) Experience sourcing talent from top academia/research labs and tech research conferences Strong analytical capability with experience using talent analytics and ATS tools (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Beamery) to drive recruitment strategy Key Competencies & Behaviors Strategic Talent Advisor Proactive Talent Hunter Influential Relationship Builder Work Environment Location: San Jose, CA Hybrid 3 days a week on site Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $50.00 and $60.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at #J-18808-Ljbffr