Symbolica AI · 10 hours ago
Founding Sourcing Recruiter
Symbolica is an AI research lab pioneering the application of category theory to enable logical reasoning in machines. As a Sourcing Recruiter, you will take full ownership of hiring specialized technical talent in the AI space, partnering with the Talent Lead to design and execute strategic searches while delivering a high-touch candidate experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end sourcing strategy and recruitment execution for highly specialised AI and technical roles
Build and maintain long-term pipelines of world-class researchers, engineers, and hybrid profiles
Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
Use advanced sourcing techniques, automation, and tooling to surface hard-to-find passive talent
Identify and engage candidates through unconventional channels and niche communities (conferences, meet-ups, specialised networks)
Design and continuously improve sourcing ops, workflows, and AI-driven automation
Deliver a high-touch, thoughtful candidate experience from first outreach to close
Qualification
Required
3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including at least 1 year sourcing for AI/ML or other deeply technical roles
Experience operating in fast-paced, early-stage environments with minimal structure
Comfortable flexing between pure sourcing and 360 recruitment depending on hiring needs
Proven track record of engaging passive talent through creative, multi-channel strategies
Experience organising hiring events (meetups, hackathons, etc.)
Strong command of sourcing platforms (Gem preferred), automation tools, X-ray search, etc
Excellent communication: you can pitch a compelling story to top-tier talent
You love the hunt: curious, proactive, persistent, and obsessive about quality
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Early-stage equity package