Sr. Technical Recruiter

Build a safer world with us, one incident at a time.
Ambient.ai is a unified, AI-powered physical security platform helping the world’s leading enterprises reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and gain critical insights. Seven of the top 10 U.S. technology companies, along with multiple Fortune 500 organizations, rely on Ambient.ai to modernize their physical security infrastructure.

Our platform uses advanced AI and computer vision to seamlessly integrate with existing camera and sensor systems, enabling real-time monitoring and proactive threat detection. By reducing false alarms by over 95%, Ambient.ai allows security teams to focus on real threats and prevent incidents before they occur.

Founded in 2017 and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and Allegion Ventures, Ambient.ai is a Series B company on a mission to make every security incident preventable.

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About the role:

Ambient.ai is seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Technical Recruiter to lead and scale our technical hiring engine. You will be a player-coach, driving both the overarching strategy, fully cycle recruiting on a number of roles and directly managing a team, all while maintaining a deep connection to the Bay Area talent market and full-cycle recruiting. This role is pivotal in ensuring we meet our ambitious growth goals by attracting, engaging, and hiring world-class engineering talent.

What you'll do:

• Hands-On Recruiting & Market Expertise (Player/Coach):

  • Own full-cycle recruiting ongoing load of 3-5 P0 requisitions.

  • Maintain a deep understanding of the full-cycle recruitment process—from research and sourcing to behavioral interviewing and closing—to lead by example and jump in on critical roles as needed.

  • Possess a deep technical acumen and ability to effectively screen and discuss software engineering skills across various domains, including backend, front-end, Applied Research Scientists, and more.

  • Own the ability to articulate the value proposition of a venture-backed startup, including a strong understanding of equity and stock options, to successfully close director-level and senior technical talent.

• Strategic Leadership & Partnership:

  • Serve as a key strategic partner to Ambient.ai’s Engineering leadership to define, forecast, and execute on long-term talent acquisition needs and workforce planning.

  • Influence Ambient.ai’s strategic direction with real-time knowledge from the technical talent market (e.g., where to find particular skill sets, competitive salary expectations, and innovative hiring practices).

  • Design, implement, and continuously refine our end-to-end recruiting process to ensure a smooth, positive, and equitable experience for all candidates.

• Initiative & Process Improvement:

  • Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques to ensure Ambient.ai maintains a competitive edge with state-of-the-art and non-traditional recruiting practices.

What you'll bring:

• Experience & Management:

  • 4+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a minimum of 1+ years in a people management role, successfully leading and scaling a technical recruiting team.

  • Prior startup experience is a must; you thrive in a fast-moving, often ambiguous, and decentralized environment and are comfortable acting as a self-starter.

  • Successful track record of personally sourcing and closing a wide range of technical roles, from entry-level to director-level.

• Tools & Systems:

  • Expert-level experience using modern Applicant Tracking Systems, specifically Ashby.

  • Proficiency with curated recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Juicebox, and other modern sourcing tools.

• Core Competencies:

  • The proven ability to create positive and lasting relationships with all "customers," including candidates, hiring managers, and business partners.

  • Highly organized and metrics-driven, with a focus on data integrity and using insights to drive decision-making.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with candidates and stakeholders from many different countries and cultures.

  • Expertise in designing effective job descriptions and interview questions that accurately reflect role requirements and our unique culture.

Salary and Equity:

At Ambient.ai, we take a market-based approach to compensation. Final offers are based on job-related skills, experience, location, and internal equity.

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package, including stock options and the opportunity to share in the company’s growth.

The starting base salary range for this role is:

• SF Bay Area: $160,000 - $175,000

Why join us:

• We are creating an entirely new category within a 180+ billion-dollar physical security industry and looking for team members who are also passionate about our mission to prevent every security incident possible

• We partner with an incredible customer roster of F500 companies, including Adobe, TikTok, Gap and SentinelOne

• Regular Full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership in the success of our company

• Comprehensive health + welfare package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Legal Services, 401k plan)

• We offer flexible time off to rest and recharge, including Winter Break (time off between Christmas and New Year’s for most roles, depending on customer demand)

• The latest tech and awesome swag will be delivered to your door

• Enjoy a full range of opportunities to connect with your awesome co-workers

• We love to hike, are foodies, and love music! Check out our most recent Ambient Spotify Playlist

Ambient.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Ambient does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ambient is an E-Verify participant.