Technical Recruiter, AI/ML

4 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
HR and Recruiting

Waymo

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver and operating Waymo One, its fully autonomous ride-hailing service.

Autonomous vehicles, robotics, AI, ride-hailing / mobility tech
Founded 2009
$21600M raised

Description

  • Partner with research and technical staff to define hiring priorities and shape search strategies.
  • Anticipate future talent needs as technical roadmaps change.
  • Proactively identify and cultivate AI/ML research talent across industry, academia, and emerging labs.
  • Perform recruiting analyses and talent assessments to optimize search strategy and hiring productivity.
  • Use market insights and candidate signals to influence hiring decisions, leveling, and compensation strategy.
  • Extend, negotiate, and close offers for highly specialized research roles.
  • Recommend offer-close strategy to hiring managers and champion callers.
  • Build and maintain relationships with hard-to-reach candidates through personalized outreach.
  • Partner closely with senior leaders to influence recruiting strategy in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Requirements

  • Significant experience recruiting highly technical, senior, executive, or other specialized talent.
  • Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive candidate conversations and confidential searches.
  • Ability to gather market context and turn incomplete information into actionable talent intelligence.
  • Track record of building relationships with candidates who are not actively looking or require a highly personalized process.
  • Experience partnering closely with senior leaders and influencing recruiting strategy in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
  • Comfort operating in environments where hiring priorities and role definitions may evolve over time.
  • Preferred experience recruiting in highly technical or specialized environments such as ML/AI, distributed systems, infrastructure, scientific computing, or quantitative research.
  • Preferred track record of leading complex, ambiguous technical searches from early talent mapping through close.
  • Preferred deep interest in AI research, deep learning, and ML technical talent markets.
  • Preferred experience navigating high-stakes negotiations with senior technical or research candidates.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $137,000 to $169,000 USD.
  • Eligibility for Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Eligibility for Waymo’s equity incentive plan.
  • Access to Waymo’s generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Remote work may be available, depending on location.
  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Salary may vary based on work location, experience, training, education, and skill level.

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