Mistral AI

Talent Acquisition Research North America (AI)

In short

This role leads full-cycle recruiting for research and engineering positions in the US at an AI company, partnering with technical leaders to source, close, and hire research scientists and engineers. It requires 6+ years of recruiting experience, including startup/high-growth environments, sourcing expertise in AI/ML research talent markets, and experience with relocation and visa-driven hiring. The scope covers building talent pipelines, standardizing technical interview practices, and advising on compensation and market mapping. Familiarity with tools like Ashby and the AI/ML research landscape is expected.

About the Role
You will lead full-cycle recruiting for research and engineering roles in the US. You will partner with technical leaders, source and close researchers and engineers, advise on talent-market conditions, improve recruiting operations with data, and build technical talent pipelines and interview practices.
Requirements
•6+ years of recruiting experience
•2+ years of experience in a startup or high-growth environment
•Experience recruiting for Research Science and Research Engineering roles
•Experience hiring research engineers, research scientists, and senior research talent
•Sourcing expertise in US research and engineering talent markets
•Experience with relocation and visa-driven hiring
•Experience with modern recruiting tools such as Ashby
•Familiarity with the AI and machine learning research landscape
Responsibilities
•Partner with technical leaders to define hiring needs and role specifications
•Own full-cycle recruitment across Research Science and Research Engineering
•Advise hiring managers on market mapping, leveling, compensation positioning, and talent markets
•Source passive and active research and engineering candidates
•Conduct intake and calibration sessions with hiring managers
•Drive recruiting pipelines and close candidates
•Guide candidates through the hiring process
•Develop technical recruiting processes, tools, and documentation
•Analyze pipeline data and propose solutions
•Build market maps, competitive intelligence, and talent pools
•Standardize technical interview rubrics, scorecards, and debrief practices
•Contribute to technical talent acquisition strategy and employer-brand initiatives
Benefits
•Healthcare coverage
•Parental leave
•Retirement plans
•Relocation support
•Wellness programs
•Meal allowances
•Transportation allowances

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