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BrightAI · 1 month ago

Lead Technical Recruiter

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

Brightai is a high-growth company transforming how businesses operate, and they are seeking a seasoned recruiting leader who can help build a world-class technical organization. The Senior / Lead Technical Recruiter will own full-cycle technical recruiting across high-priority roles and partner with executives to define role requirements and drive strategic workforce planning.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingInternet of ThingsMobile

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle technical recruiting across high-priority roles in AI/ML, software engineering, embedded systems, hardware, and product

Partner directly with executives and senior hiring managers to define role requirements, calibrate talent profiles, and drive strategic workforce planning

Lead sourcing strategy end-to-end, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, networks, advanced search techniques, and cold outreach to engage senior technical talent

Run high-quality screening and evaluation, ensuring strong technical alignment, culture fit, and long-term team impact

Drive the recruiting process with urgency and precision, managing complex pipelines with competing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality

Ensure an elite candidate experience, acting as a point of continuity and professionalism throughout the process

Manage ATS workflows, analytics, and reporting to provide clear visibility into pipeline health, funnel metrics, and hiring velocity

Influence recruiting best practices and operational excellence as we scale—improving processes, interview loops, and talent evaluation rigor

Thrive in ambiguity, adapting quickly as business needs evolve and new critical roles emerge

Qualification

Technical recruitingSourcing strategiesATS platformsStakeholder managementRecruiting analyticsInfluencing decisionsCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

6–15 years of recruiting experience, with a strong track record placing engineers across multiple disciplines (software, AI/ML, embedded, hardware, cloud)

Proven success hiring in fast-paced, high-growth environments, ideally startups or companies with large simultaneous requisition loads

Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders, influence decisions, and act as a trusted advisor on talent strategy

Expert sourcing capabilities, especially cold outreach, passive candidate engagement, and building long-term talent pipelines

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to set expectations, drive alignment, and maintain momentum

Highly organized and self-directed, with excellent time management, follow-through, and prioritization skills

Experience with ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and recruiting analytics