Senior Technical Recruiter

Ambient.ai is a computer vision intelligence company transforming security operations for large enterprises by preventing security incidents before they happen. ambient.ai  has a globally deployed footprint with several F500 companies. The Ambient.ai platform applies AI and computer vision intelligence to existing sensor and camera infrastructure to deliver physical security monitoring and detect threats in real-time. Ambient.ai does this while simultaneously decreasing false alarms by over 95%, allowing security teams to focus on legitimate threats and on rapid response. The future of enterprise physical security is data-driven, intelligent, and proactive.  WithAambient.ai, companies can do more with less while also improving their security posture.

We were founded in 2017 by Shikhar Shrestha and Vikesh Khanna. They are experts in artificial intelligence from Stanford University, who previously built iconic products at Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Dropbox. We are a Series-B company backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), SV Angel, YCombinator, and investment angels like Jyoti Bansal, Mark Leslie, and Elad Gil.

Named on the YC Top Companies List 2021 and 2022, and the Forbes Cloud 100 Rising Stars 2020, we are turning the impossible into the inevitable. We are always looking for passionate people, who enjoy solving the toughest problems with cutting-edge AI/ML.

Position Overview:

As a Sr. Technical Recruiter, you will partner with our Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) team to bring extraordinary technical talent to Ambient.ai. You will be a unifier, a culture ambassador, and a trusted partner to your hiring teams and candidates. As a Talent team member, you’ll have a profound impact as we grow the organization. 

The impact you’ll make:

• Partner with Ambient.ai’s Engineering teams to identify and build out talent needs and strategies
• Be the point of contact for all candidates from sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, and offer stage - this is a full-cycle recruiting role
• Have a deep understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes, including research, sourcing, networking, behavior-based interviewing, and closing
• Have a deep understanding of software engineering skills for all types of roles, including backend, front-end, IOS, Machine Learning etc. 
• Prior start-up experience is a must, including the understanding and ability to discuss stock options with candidates
• Maintain flexibility to deal with ambiguity and the evolving needs of the business environment
• Help drive recruiting initiatives, including diversity & inclusion, university relations, and talent communities
• Craft recruiting process and hiring plans that provide a smooth and positive hiring experience for candidates
• Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in state-of-the-art and non-traditional recruiting practices
• Influence ambient.ai’s strategic direction with knowledge from the talent market (e.g., where to find particular skill sets, salary expectations, and hiring practices, among others)
• Track goals, metrics, and performance of the hiring cycle; regularly communicate results to the team
• Ability to problem solve and influence stakeholders 

The amazing skills you bring to Ambient.ai:

• The ability to create positive relationships with all "customers," including candidates, hiring managers, and business partners
• Experience using Greenhouse and Gem   
• Experience with curated recruiting platforms (LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruiter, Angel List, etc)
• Successful track record of sourcing technical roles ranging from entry-level to director-level
• Designing job descriptions and interview questions with our hiring managers that reflect each position's requirements and our culture
• Strong understanding of equity for venture-backed companies, with the ability to articulate the value to candidates 
• You are able to work effectively as part of a diverse team
• You have previous experience at a startup or a fast-moving environment
• You're a self-starter and can work well in a decentralized team
• You are highly organized and metrics-driven
• You are comfortable with ambiguity, able to take charge and get things done despite the unknowns
• You have phenomenal written and verbal communication skills. This includes understanding and communicating respectfully and effectively with candidates from many different countries and cultures.

Why join us:

• We are creating an entirely new category within a 180+ billion-dollar physical security industry and looking for team members who are also passionate about our mission to prevent every security incident possible
• We have an impressive customer roster of F500 companies including Adobe, VMware, and Linkedin
• Regular Full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership in the success of our company
• Comprehensive health + welfare package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Legal Services, 401k plan)
• We offer flexible time off to rest and recharge including Winter Break (time off between Christmas and New Year’s for most roles depending on customer demand)
• The latest tech and awesome swag delivered to your door
• Enjoy a full range of opportunities to connect with your awesome co-workers
• We love to hike, are foodies, and love music! Check out our most recent Ambient Spotify Playlist

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We take a market-based approach to pay here at Ambient.ai, and pay may vary depending on multiple factors. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, level, market conditions, and internal parity. 

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package. As a fast-growing start-up, our regular employees are also granted stock options, and an opportunity to succeed when Ambient.ai succeeds.  As a young start-up with product market fit, our stock upside is substantial, and a large part of our total rewards strategy. 

The pay scale below represents the starting base salary range we expect to pay for this position, and is subject to change*: 

SF Bay Area: $155,000 - $165,000

*From time to time, we may decide to make an offer to a candidate that is either leveled below or above this role based on skills, experience, and interview performance.

Ambient AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ambient does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ambient is an E-Verify participant.