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AI Fund · 2 months ago

Sr. Executive Recruiter

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

AI Fund is an early-stage venture studio founded by Andrew Ng, focused on building AI-first companies. They are seeking a Senior Executive Recruiter to revolutionize the recruitment of AI leaders and technical entrepreneurs, collaborating with top executives and engineers to enhance the recruiting process using AI tools.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end search for executive and founder-level roles: CEOs/co-founders, CTOs/Heads of AI/ML, VP Engineering, Chief Scientist, and principal/staff engineers

Build top-of-funnel market maps and longlists; drive targeted outreach and multi-threaded engagement; lead structured assessments; and close complex, equity-forward offers

Calibrate deeply with hiring managers on success profiles; bring structure and rigor while keeping the human touch at the center

Deploy and refine AI-powered workflows: LLM-based talent research, automated and personalized outreach, intelligent screening, interview guide generation, and post-interview synthesis

Partner with our engineers to scope, test, and iterate custom recruiting tools; translate recruiter pain points into product requirements and measurable outcomes

Author and maintain AI recruiting playbooks, prompts, and guardrails to improve precision, reduce bias, and accelerate cycle time

Advise founders on org design, executive leveling, compensation strategy, and closing plans for entrepreneurial leaders

Represent AI Fund and our portfolio company brands with gravitas and authenticity to both senior leaders and emerging builders

Ensure a transparent, respectful process with timely communication and crisp logistics

Collaborate with communications and leadership to craft messaging that resonates with the AI community and drives inbound interest

Analyze the funnel in our ATS and supporting systems; track conversion rates, time-to-fill, quality of hire, and source ROI

Establish scalable workflows and interview frameworks (scorecards, case studies, working sessions) that maintain quality as we grow

Run targeted campaigns, salons, and virtual or on-site events to cultivate founder and executive networks

Continuously expand high-signal talent pipelines through referrals, research, and thoughtful relationship-building

Qualification

Executive recruitingAI-enabled recruiting toolsGenerative AIData analysisStakeholder partnershipAnalytical thinkingUrgencyCommunication skillsRelationship buildingOwnership

Required

7–12 years of full-cycle recruiting, including 4+ years leading executive or senior leadership searches; agency experience required

Proven track record hiring AI leaders and technical entrepreneurs (CEO, Founding CTOs, Heads of AI/ML, VPs Engineering, Chief Scientists, Staff/Principal Engineers)

Demonstrated ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priority searches end-to-end

Deep network across AI, software, and engineering communities—or a history of building one quickly

Exceptional sourcing and personalized outreach that consistently drives high response and conversion rates

GenAI-forward operator who is hands-on with LLMs and AI tools for market mapping, calibration, writing, research, and analysis; experiments rigorously and measures impact

Viewed as a trusted advisor with sound judgment to senior leaders; excellent written and verbal communication; uncompromising ethics and confidentiality

Strong ownership and urgency with bias to action, high throughput, and a relentless focus on candidate experience

Analytical, systems-oriented thinker, fluent with data, funnel instrumentation, ATS/CRM usage, and continuous improvement