Blaze Talent

AI/ML Recruiter

Blaze Talent  •  Remote  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

We are supporting a pioneering leader in AI compute and infrastructure through a robust RPO engagement. The company is scaling rapidly and building teams that are pushing the boundaries of high-performance distributed systems, machine learning acceleration, and next-generation cloud infrastructure.


We are seeking an experienced AI / ML Recruiter who has a proven track record placing top-tier Machine Learning, AI Research, and Applied Engineering talent. This role requires someone who can operate in a fast-moving environment, partner closely with highly technical hiring managers, and deliver world-class candidate experiences.

Responsibilities


  • Manage full-cycle recruiting across AI/ML functions (Research, Applied ML, ML Platform, Optimization, Distributed Training, AI Performance Engineering, etc.)
  • Engage, assess, and close senior-level technical talent in a competitive market
  • Partner with engineering leadership to scope roles, calibrate profiles, and drive high-quality hiring decisions
  • Build and maintain pipelines of active and passive candidates
  • Track and analyze funnel metrics to optimize hiring outcomes
  • Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage


Requirements


  • 4+ years recruiting in Machine Learning, AI Research, or Deep-Tech environments
  • Strong understanding of ML concepts (LLMs, distributed training, model optimization, data pipeline architecture, etc.)
  • Experience supporting fast-growing startups or high-performance technical orgs
  • Proven ability to close niche technical talent in competitive markets
  • Excellent communication, calibration, and stakeholder-management skills

Blaze Talent

About Blaze Talent

Blaze Talent is a boutique recruiting firm that partners with pre-seed to late-stage startups to scale their teams with top talent through embedded recruiting, contingent search, and retained search.

💼 Embedded Recruiting

We embed experienced recruiters directly into your team to accelerate hiring and provide strategic support. Fully integrated into your workflows, systems, and culture—we act as an extension of your team to consistently deliver high-quality results while providing cost savings compared to contingent or exec search fees.

🔍 Contingent Search

We provide turnkey contingent search solutions for technical roles in software engineering, hardware, and AI. We integrate as a part of your team, sharing vetted candidates in Slack and making warm introductions over email for a seamless, real-time experience with a fast turn around time from kick off to the first candidate introduction.

🎯 Retained Search

For high level IC and leadership searches, we run a structured, high-touch process. From AI-powered role intake and interview planning, to tailored sourcing with highly personalized outreach, we guide you from first brief to final hire with speed, precision, and professionalism.

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Blaze Talent was founded in 2022 by Will Blaze, who led technical recruiting at Peloton for 6 years—hiring 1,500+ employees globally from Series C through the IPO. Will also led 3 sourcing teams at Meta, focused on senior AI/ML engineers across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs. Earlier in his career, he supported companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Fanatics, and CAA as a recruiter in the staffing world.

We’ve placed top talent in Software Engineering, AI/ML, Hardware, Product, Design, Enterprise Systems, Marketing, and People—from mid-level roles to the executive suite.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2022
Website
blazetalent.com
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