Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
February 17, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter at ReflectionAI Inc., you will be instrumental in shaping the future of open superintelligence by sourcing and attracting the world's most exceptional AI/ML research talent. Our mission is ambitious: to build open superintelligence and make it accessible to all, developing cutting-edge open-weight models for a diverse range of users, from individuals and agents to enterprises and even nation-states. You will be joining a team comprised of leading AI researchers and company builders who have honed their expertise at prestigious institutions and companies such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Brain, Meta, Character.AI, and Anthropic. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a foundational project at the forefront of artificial intelligence, working alongside pioneers in the field.
- • In this pivotal role, you will own the entire recruitment lifecycle for our highly specialized Research positions. This means you will be the primary point of contact and strategic partner for hiring managers, deeply understanding their needs and translating them into effective recruitment strategies. Your responsibilities will span from initial candidate identification and engagement through to the final offer negotiation and closing. You will be responsible for building and scaling our technical organization by attracting individuals who are not just skilled, but who are also aligned with our mission and possess the innovative spirit required to push the boundaries of AI.
- • A core aspect of your role will involve proactive and sophisticated talent sourcing. You will leverage a wide array of channels to identify elite candidates, including professional networks, industry conferences, specialized sourcing platforms, code repositories, vibrant engineering communities, open-source contributions, and niche technical networks. Your ability to think creatively and strategically about where to find top-tier researchers will be paramount. This includes understanding the nuances of the AI research landscape, knowing which academic papers are making waves, which conferences are essential for talent discovery, and maintaining existing connections within the research community.
- • You will work in close partnership with our research leaders and hiring managers to meticulously define role requirements, develop comprehensive success profiles, and establish robust evaluation criteria. This collaborative approach ensures that we are not only attracting candidates but attracting the *right* candidates who possess the specific skills, experience, and potential to excel in our demanding research environment. Building and nurturing strong, long-term pipelines of both active and passive technical talent will be a continuous effort, fostering relationships that can yield future hires.
- • Navigating the highly competitive landscape of AI/ML talent acquisition requires exceptional negotiation skills. You will be responsible for managing complex offer negotiations, ensuring that we can attract and secure top researchers in a market where demand significantly outstrips supply. Your expertise in understanding candidate motivations, compensation structures, and the unique value proposition of ReflectionAI will be critical to your success.
- • This role demands a deep understanding of the AI research ecosystem. You should be comfortable evaluating research profiles, understanding the significance of publications, and assessing academic credentials. Familiarity with engaging academic institutions, established research labs, and broader scientific communities will be a significant advantage. You will be a key player in representing ReflectionAI to the global research community, acting as a brand ambassador for our groundbreaking work.
- • By joining ReflectionAI, you are not just taking a job; you are becoming a foundational member of a small, talent-dense team dedicated to building superintelligence from the ground up. You will have the opportunity to significantly influence the direction of our company and contribute to defining the frontier of open foundational models. We are committed to providing an environment where you can achieve the most impactful work of your career, with the assurance that you and your loved ones are well-supported.
🎯 Requirements
- • 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with a deep specialization in AI/ML research recruiting, ideally within startup or high-growth environments.
- • Proven hands-on sourcing expertise in identifying and engaging elite AI/ML researchers, demonstrating knowledge of key publications, conferences, and research communities.
- • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong candidate pipelines and manage complex offer negotiations in a competitive market.
- • Deep understanding of the AI research landscape, academic career paths, and the motivations of research talent.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Top-tier compensation, including salary and equity designed to recognize and retain the best global talent.
- • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- • Fully paid parental leave for all new parents, with financial support for family planning.
- • Generous paid time off and relocation support.
Skills & Technologies
Design
Remote
About ReflectionAI Inc.
ReflectionAI builds autonomous AI agents for enterprise process automation. The platform lets organizations create, deploy, and manage software agents that observe workflows, make decisions, and act across internal systems. Using reinforcement learning and large language models, agents learn from human guidance and adapt to changing environments. Customers use the technology for customer support triage, IT operations, compliance monitoring, and sales process automation, reducing repetitive manual tasks. The company offers cloud-hosted and on-premise deployments, role-based access controls, audit trails, and integrations with common business applications including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, and Slack.
