Recruiter

ABOUT BASETEN

We’re a growing team of builders backed by top-tier investors, including IVP, Spark Capital, Greylock, and Sarah Guo at Conviction. ML teams at enterprises and category-defining AI-native companies like Descript, Bland.ai, Patreon, Writer, and Robust Intelligence use Baseten to power their core production workloads with best-in-class performance, security, and reliability. While we’ve unlocked PMF and secured Series B funding, the ML infrastructure market is massive, and we’re just getting started. If you’re excited to work on engaging and relevant problems while building something new from the ground up, come join us!

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Recruiter to join our team as one of the first members of our talent acquisition function. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to design and execute strategies that ensure Baseten attracts and hires top talent across non-technical functions such as operations, marketing, sales, and customer success. You’ll work closely with the hiring managers, and cross-functional leaders to deliver a world-class candidate experience and ensure every hire contributes to our vision of building the future of ML infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a fast-growing team, we expect the responsibilities of this role to evolve over time. Here are some of the areas where you could have an immediate impact:

• Full-cycle recruiting: Own the recruiting process from role kickoff through offer acceptance for non-technical roles such as marketing, sales, operations, and customer success.
• Candidate experience: Ensure a seamless and positive experience for every candidate, with clear communication and timely updates throughout the process.
• Sourcing strategies: Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build pipelines of highly qualified candidates, leveraging tools, platforms, and creative outreach.
• Employer branding: Partner with the marketing team to create compelling content that showcases Baseten’s culture and positions us as a top employer in the ML space.
• Hiring process improvements: Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize recruiting processes for efficiency and scalability while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Data-driven recruiting: Track and analyze recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates) to inform hiring strategies and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Build and promote inclusive hiring practices that attract and retain diverse talent across all non-technical teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proven success hiring for non-technical roles such as marketing, sales, customer success, or operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple searches and projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on delivering a great candidate experience.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Ashby, Lever) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Passion for building inclusive hiring processes and contributing to a strong company culture.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation package (Unlimited PTO, 401k, covered healthcare premiums)
• A unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup in one of the most exciting engineering fields of our era
• An inclusive and supportive work culture that fosters learning and growth
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities

Apply Now to embark on a rewarding journey in shaping the future of AI! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for machine learning and a desire to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

At Baseten, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.