Talent Partner, Engineering & Research

DatologyAI

. Own full-cycle recruiting for senior and specialized technical roles across research, ML engineering, and infrastructure .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle technical recruiting, with a focus on sourcing and closing candidates for senior roles in research and ML engineering. Proven ability to build scalable recruiting processes and mentor team members while delivering a high-touch candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Recruiting ExperienceSourcing Passive CandidatesClosing Complex OffersBuilding Recruiting ProcessesMentoring Recruiting Teammates

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingTechnical FluencyData TrackingPredictive Interview DesignHiring Standards Calibration

Soft Skills

Confidence Advising Hiring ManagersCreativity in SourcingComfort with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Recruiting ToolsPipeline Management Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Growth Tech CompanyAI CompaniesPhD ProgramsStartup Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-cycle recruiting for senior and specialized technical roles across research, ML engineering, and infrastructure
Run proactive sourcing to find and engage passive talent, including researchers from top labs, PhD programs, and high-growth AI companies
Partner with hiring managers to define roles, calibrate hiring standards, and design predictive interview loops
Lead offer strategy and close candidates, including equity conversations and competing offers
Deliver a high-touch candidate experience
Use data to track pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, and keep leaders informed
Build scalable recruiting processes, tools, and playbooks as the team grows
Mentor recruiting teammates and raise hiring standards
Report to the Head of People

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of technical recruiting experience, with meaningful time at a startup or high-growth tech company
Proven track record of hiring strong technical talent
Strong sourcing instincts and creativity to reach passive candidates
Technical fluency sufficient to hold credible conversations with engineers and researchers
Confidence advising hiring managers and pushing back when appropriate
Experience closing complex offers, including equity and competitive situations
Comfort with ambiguity and a bias for building, measuring, and improving
Must be based in San Mateo, CA / able to work in the office 4 days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% covered health benefits (medical, vision, and dental)
401(k) plan with a generous 4% company match
Unlimited PTO policy
Paid Parental Leave of 12 weeks, plus 6 months of WFH flexibility
Annual $2,000 wellness stipend
Annual $1,000 learning and development stipend
Daily lunches and snacks are provided in our office
Relocation assistance for employees moving to the Bay Area
Meaningful equity