Modal · 1 week ago
Founding Technical Talent Partner
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $195K/yrModal is a fast-growing company that provides infrastructure for AI teams, allowing them to train models and run production workloads efficiently. The role involves owning the end-to-end recruiting process for engineering and AI/ML positions, working closely with leadership to shape hiring strategies and ensure a positive candidate experience.
AI InfrastructureCloud Data ServicesInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Run full-cycle recruiting for engineering and AI/ML roles (sourcing, pitching, guiding interviews, and closing candidates)
Partner with technical leaders to understand the real work and calibrate on what great looks like
Help set our technical hiring bar and how we evaluate talent
Execute creative top-of-funnel strategies that resonate with a strong community of talented, experienced engineers
Deliver a fast, respectful, honest candidate experience
Bring an equity lens to every stage of the process
Use data and market context to keep searches on track and expectations aligned
Support candidates as a trusted guide through high-stakes decisions
Qualification
Required
You know technical recruiting inside and out and enjoy the challenge of deeply technical roles
You're curious – you ask the right questions and love understanding how things actually work
You influence with insight and honesty, not by simply having the loudest voice in the room
You move quickly and communicate clearly, even when things get messy
You're a strong closer who builds trust early and stays ahead of concerns
You're steady when priorities shift and can recalibrate without losing momentum
You care about people and want them to have a thoughtful, fair, and human experience throughout the process
Company
Modal
Deploy generative AI models, large-scale batch jobs, job queues, and more on Modal's platform.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$110.5MKey Investors
Lux CapitalRedpointAmplify Partners
2025-09-29Series B· $87M
2024-08-20Series A
2023-10-10Series A· $16.5M
Leadership Team
Luis Capelo
Member of Technical Staff
Recent News
2025-10-30
Crunchbase News
2025-10-15
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