Director of Talent

About Sygaldry

Sygaldry Technologies is building quantum-accelerated AI servers to exponentially speed up training and inference for AI. By integrating quantum and AI were accelerating the path to superintelligence and addressing the problem of rising compute costs and energy bottlenecks. Sygaldry AI servers combine multiple qubit types within a single fault-tolerant architecture to deliver the combination of cost scale and speed necessary for advanced AI applications. We pioneer new domains in physics engineering and AI tackling the hardest challenges with a grounded optimistic and rigorous culture. Were looking for individuals ready to define the intersection of quantum and AI and drive its profound global impact.

About the Role:

Sygaldry is seeking a highly motivated Director of Talent to help build world-class teams at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This role will focus on identifying engaging and closing exceptional technical talent across AI research quantum computing software engineering and systems architecture.

Were looking for an experienced recruiter who thrives in competitive talent markets knows how to engage hard-to-reach candidates and can build meaningful relationships with top technical talent. Youll partner closely with hiring managers and company leadership to drive hiring strategies and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

What Youll Work On:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized technical roles across quantum computing AI research and engineering.

• Proactively identify source and engage passive candidates through creative sourcing strategies targeted outreach and industry networks.

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract top talent from leading AI companies research institutions quantum computing organizations and technology startups.

• Build strong candidate relationships effectively communicate Sygaldrys mission and opportunities and successfully close candidates in competitive hiring situations.

• Partner closely with hiring managers and technical leadership to understand hiring needs define candidate profiles and develop effective search strategies.

• Manage candidates throughout the recruiting process including screening interview coordination offer development negotiation and closing.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

• Provide market intelligence on talent availability compensation trends and competitive hiring practices.

• Continuously improve recruiting processes sourcing effectiveness and the overall candidate experience.

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• 10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong emphasis on technical sourcing and candidate closing.

• Demonstrated success recruiting highly specialized technical talent in quantum computing AI machine learning advanced hardware or related deep-tech industries.

• Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates in highly competitive talent markets.

• Strong track record of closing senior-level and hard-to-fill technical positions.

• Experience partnering directly with senior technical leaders researchers and hiring managers.

• Excellent communication relationship-building and negotiation skills.

• Resourceful proactive and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced evolving environment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.

• Experience recruiting AI researchers quantum physicists research scientists or specialized systems engineers.

• Established networks within AI research quantum computing or frontier technology communities.

• Experience recruiting for an early-stage or high-growth technology startup.

• Familiarity with academic research communities technical conferences and alternative sourcing channels.

• Experience recruiting talent internationally.

How Were Different

At Sygaldry curiosity and intellectual courage drive our work. We approach ambitious challenges with a grounded optimistic and rigorous culture and know that kind people build the strongest teams. We prioritize mission over ego and collaborate openly with a strong sense of shared purpose. We dream big yet we execute with a love of detail. Were looking for scientists engineers and operators to forge new paths with us at the intersection of quantum and AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Visa Sponsorship - We know what it takes to make top talent thrive here. Were open to supporting visas whenever possible.

• Compensation - We value your contribution and invest in your future with a competitive salary and meaningful equity.

• Benefits - Your well-being matters. We provide company-sponsored health coverage to give you and your family peace of mind.

• Connection - Whether its company offsite or casual crew socials we make time to connect recharge and have fun together.

• Time Off - We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO so you can rest recharge and come back ready to make an impact.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. If you dont think this role is right for you but you believe that you would have something meaningful to to contribute to our mission please reach out at

Location: This position can be located in our Ann Arbor MI headquarters or remotely.

Required Experience:

Director