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Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a results-driven recruiter to join SpaceXAI’s Human Data team, where you will spearhead high-volume sourcing efforts to attract top-tier talent and fuel our mission. In this role, you will own the end-to-end recruitment process for priority requisitions, leveraging a world-class, data-driven approach to deliver exceptional candidate experiences and meet aggressive hiring goals. Ideal candidates are go-getters who thrive in fast-paced, startup-like environments, excel at building creative sourcing strategies, and are passionate about scaling SpaceXAI’s workforce with top talent across all disciplines. RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner closely with leaders to deeply understand requirements for priority hires and develop high-volume sourcing strategies to match top talent to open roles at speed. Manage a robust, full-cycle hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and closing candidates for both high-volume and niche roles across all available channels. Leverage data to optimize candidate ROI, increase conversion rates, streamline processes, keep stakeholders informed of hiring trends, and monitor recruitment pace to meet ambitious targets. Create frameworks to analyze the talent market and align sourcing strategies with SpaceXAI’s needs for roles. Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment journey, from initial outreach to offer acceptance. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 2+ years of recruiting experience in fast-paced, hyper-growth environments, either in agency or in-house settings. Proven track record of managing high-volume pipelines and specialty positions, delivering measurable results. Full-cycle recruiting experience, including expertise in challenging closes, stakeholder management, and building key internal partnerships. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience using Greenhouse ATS to manage high-volume recruitment workflows. Proven success supporting hiring events and analyzing post-event ROI to drive recruitment strategies. Familiarity with talent attraction techniques and staying current with market trends to inform sourcing strategies. Experience recruiting at a high-growth startup, building scalable talent acquisition solutions. Expertise in hiring candidates across STEM, finance, humanities, creative, and multilingual fields. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with leaders and cross-functional teams. Outcome-oriented with strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions in ambiguous environments. A proactive, adaptable mindset with a touch of humor to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to the Palo Alto, CA area; remote work is also po