Senior Recruiter, AI & ML

About the Role

We are looking for an AI & Technical Recruiter to own full-cycle hiring for NewsBreak’s engineering, product, and data teams, with a strong focus on AI, machine learning, and advanced technical roles. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers to design data-driven and creative talent strategies, identify top-tier technical talent, and scale high-impact teams across multiple regions.

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment, from deep technical sourcing and candidate engagement to offer strategy and closing, while collaborating with recruiters and stakeholders across offices.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for AI/ML engineers, data scientists, platform engineers, product managers, designers, and other business functions, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven and highly technical roles
• Develop and execute comprehensive, data-informed sourcing strategies, translating role requirements into precise target profiles and talent maps
• Proactively identify and engage passive AI and technical talent via LinkedIn, GitHub, Google, AngelList, research publications, open-source communities, and other advanced sourcing channels
• Conduct initial technical and behavioral screens, assessing candidates’ technical depth, problem-solving ability, and alignment with AI-driven products
• Partner closely with third-party recruiting agencies to calibrate role expectations, evaluate candidate quality, and optimize pipeline efficiency
• Drive the offer process end-to-end, including offer strategy, compensation discussions, negotiations, and closing
• Maintain strong pipeline hygiene and data integrity, leveraging recruiting metrics and insights to provide regular, data-centric updates to hiring managers and leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with recruiting partners across regions to share best practices and continuously improve AI hiring outcomes

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 1–3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably supporting AI, ML, data, or platform engineering roles in tech, media, or internet companies
• Hands-on experience sourcing, engaging, and closing passive technical and AI talent
• Familiarity with recruiting tools and systems, including ATS platforms, data tracking/reporting tools, and collaboration software (e.g., Workable, Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to attract and hire talent from top-tier technology or AI-focused companies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with technical stakeholders
• Experience working with cross-regional or global teams
• Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable owning outcomes in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in both in-house and agency environments
• Background supporting high-growth startups or AI-driven product teams
• Exposure to hiring for machine learning, applied AI, infrastructure, or data-intensive roles
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced, and diverse environment