Recruiter - Research
We’re looking for someone to take over hiring the best researchers on earth. This role will work with our Chief Scientist and Head of Applied AI on all research hiring.
This candidate should be hyper excited about AI and exceptionally curious; be a 1% able people-person and able to own a mission-critical workstream for Luma as a company.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute tailored sourcing strategies to build a robust pipeline of research talent from top universities, research labs, and tech companiesPartner with research leaders to deeply understand their hiring needs, team dynamics, and the technical skills necessary for successLeverage innovative sourcing channels including academic conferences, GitHub, research publications, and AI communities to identify passive candidatesBuild relationships with top talent in multimodal AI, diffusion models, computer vision, and other cutting-edge research areasDesign and implement an exceptional candidate experience from initial outreach through offer negotiationCollaborate with the broader talent team to continuously improve our recruiting operations, systems, and processesTrack and analyze recruiting metrics to optimize sourcing effectiveness and hiring outcomesStay current on research trends, emerging ML talent, and competitive compensation practicesParticipate in recruiting huddles, serving to advise the team and protect Luma’s quality bar What We're Looking For
5+ years of technical recruiting experience, with a proven track record of hiring research talent in AI, ML, or related fieldsDeep understanding of the AI research landscape, including key institutions, labs, conferences, and publicationsExperience sourcing PhD and advanced-degree candidates from competitive talent poolsExcellent relationship-building skills with both candidates and hiring managersStrong technical curiosity and ability to understand complex AI concepts well enough to evaluate talent effectivelyData-driven approach to tracking sourcing effectiveness and optimizing recruiting workflowsExceptional communication skills and ability to represent Luma AI's mission to highly sought-after candidatesExperience with modern ATS systems (Ashby preferred) and sourcing toolsExperience in fast-moving environment, including fast-growth startups or specific exceptionally high-growth teams in big-techExperience getting creative - coming up with new ideas to make recruiting better 🙂Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly valued for engaging with global AI research communities and talent networks
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