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Founding Recruiter | AI/ML

ConnectHumSan Francisco


No Relocation

Posted: March 3, 2026

Job Description

We’re hiring a Founding Recruiter to join a fast-growing video data research lab.

The Company Behind the Role:

  • Trusted by leading generative AI startups and Fortune 100 companies.

  • Y Combinator alumni, backed by leading investors.

  • Built by a highly technical, research-driven team with backgrounds at MAANG and top-tier AI companies.

The company builds the foundational data layer for video AI, enabling research teams to train, evaluate, and scale state-of-the-art models.

Your Impact:

  • Own the full recruiting lifecycle end to end, from sourcing to closing.

  • Build scalable recruiting systems from the ground up.

  • Partner closely with founders to shape hiring strategy and role definitions.

  • Move fast in ambiguity while keeping a high quality bar and great candidate experience.

Your Superpower:

  • 3+ years of technical recruiting experience with a track record of hiring top-tier engineering talent.

  • Familiarity with AI/ML/Research talent market.

  • Ability to run full cycle hiring across Engineering and Product Operations.

  • Comfortable doing hands on work across sourcing, screen calls and recruiting events.

Bonus Points If:

  • Experience as a founding recruiter.

  • Experience with hosting recruiting events.

Why Join:

  • High rewards + equity.

  • Opportunity to be the first recruiter on the team.

  • Health insurance and free meals.

Please note: the company does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation support. Candidates must be based in San Francisco.

Additional Content

We’re hiring a Founding Recruiter to join a fast-growing video data research lab.

The Company Behind the Role:

  • Trusted by leading generative AI startups and Fortune 100 companies.

  • Y Combinator alumni, backed by leading investors.

  • Built by a highly technical, research-driven team with backgrounds at MAANG and top-tier AI companies.

The company builds the foundational data layer for video AI, enabling research teams to train, evaluate, and scale state-of-the-art models.

Your Impact:

  • Own the full recruiting lifecycle end to end, from sourcing to closing.

  • Build scalable recruiting systems from the ground up.

  • Partner closely with founders to shape hiring strategy and role definitions.

  • Move fast in ambiguity while keeping a high quality bar and great candidate experience.

Your Superpower:

  • 3+ years of technical recruiting experience with a track record of hiring top-tier engineering talent.

  • Familiarity with AI/ML/Research talent market.

  • Ability to run full cycle hiring across Engineering and Product Operations.

  • Comfortable doing hands on work across sourcing, screen calls and recruiting events.

Bonus Points If:

  • Experience as a founding recruiter.

  • Experience with hosting recruiting events.

Why Join:

  • High rewards + equity.

  • Opportunity to be the first recruiter on the team.

  • Health insurance and free meals.

Please note: the company does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation support. Candidates must be based in San Francisco.