Talent Acquisition, Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop and expand Mistral's research and engineering teams based in the US.

• Design and implement strategies for technical recruitment and operations.

• Collaborate with Research leadership from Research Science, Research Engineering, and related technical areas.

• Work alongside technical leaders and hiring managers to identify hiring requirements, establish role specifications, and locate technical talent.

• Manage the complete recruitment cycle for Research Science and Research Engineering positions.

• Provide guidance to hiring managers on market mapping, leveling, compensation strategies, and the competitive landscape.

• Transform the nuances of technical roles into engaging outreach for candidates.

• Source both passive and active candidates from US research and engineering talent pools.

• Facilitate intake and calibration meetings with hiring managers.

• Ensure the creation of efficient, high-conversion pipelines and successfully close candidates.

• Assist candidates throughout the hiring journey while articulating Mistral's mission, culture, and growth trajectory.

• Clarify Mistral's position in AI, including frontier models, open-weight philosophy, and research credibility.

• Share insights regarding the research agenda, compute access, publication culture, and the impact of various roles.

• Enhance and optimize technical recruiting processes, tools, and documentation.

• Leverage data to identify pipeline challenges and recommend focused solutions.

• Construct and maintain market maps, competitive intelligence, and talent pools.

• Standardize technical interview rubrics, scorecards, and debriefing methods.

• Collaborate with Research leadership and the wider Talent team to elevate hiring standards.

• Play a role in shaping the US technical talent acquisition strategy.

• Partner on employer branding and outreach initiatives, including academic pipelines, conference participation, and engagement with the open-source community.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of recruiting experience.

• At least 2 years spent in a startup or rapidly growing environment.

• Specialized focus on Research Science and Research Engineering roles.

• Ability to independently recruit across the technical spectrum, from Research Engineers to Research Scientists and senior research professionals.

• Extensive network and sourcing expertise within the US research and engineering talent markets.

• Established credibility in AI/ML, with connections to leading labs and universities.

• Proven success in hiring within competitive and candidate-scarce markets.

• Experience engaging with multiple US markets, including relocation and visa-related hiring.

• Openness to assist with other roles as necessary.

• Comfort in navigating ambiguity and shifting between strategic planning and hands-on execution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Ability to influence peers and senior technical stakeholders without direct authority.

• Organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing shifting priorities in a high-volume hiring environment.

• Professional experience with contemporary recruiting tools like Ashby.

• Familiarity with the AI/ML research landscape.

• Capability to discuss frontier model capabilities, research directions, and publications credibly with technical candidates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Parental leave provisions.

• Retirement plan options.

• Support for relocation.

• Wellness initiatives.

• Meal stipends.

• Transportation allowances.

• Additional location-specific perks.