Job Overview
Location
San Francisco
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 29, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical roles at an early-stage AI startup, including sourcing, screening, coordinating, and closing candidates
- • Partner directly with founders Sara Hooker and Sudip Roy to shape hiring strategies and align talent acquisition with company vision
- • Build Adaption’s talent brand from the ground up by developing creative attraction strategies that resonate with world-class AI researchers, GTM professionals, and other key roles
- • Deliver a thoughtful, end-to-end candidate experience—from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding preparation
- • Collaborate with hiring managers to design clear, efficient hiring processes that maintain speed without sacrificing quality
- • Iterate on recruitment workflows and tools to improve candidate pipeline quality and reduce time-to-hire
- • Source and engage passive candidates in highly specialized AI domains including model efficiency, distributed systems, and post-training optimization
- • Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, and Ashby to manage candidate pipelines, track metrics, and streamline communication
- • Champion diversity and inclusion in hiring by identifying underrepresented talent pools and advocating for equitable practices
- • Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on talent trends, market conditions, and competitive hiring landscapes in the AI sector
- • Develop and implement employer branding initiatives that position Adaption as a destination for builders and creative thinkers in AI
- • Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and hiring metrics to inform continuous improvement of recruitment operations
- • Support the scaling of the team by anticipating future hiring needs and proactively building talent pipelines for emerging roles
- • Represent Adaption at industry events, university partnerships, and AI-focused communities to expand the company’s visibility among top talent
- • Balance urgency with precision in a fast-paced environment where hiring decisions directly impact product development and company trajectory
- • Foster strong relationships with candidates to ensure a positive perception of Adaption, even for those not immediately hired
- • Contribute to shaping early employee experience elements such as onboarding coordination and cultural alignment
🎯 Requirements
- • 3+ years in a recruiter role, ideally at an early-stage tech startup
- • Proven track record recruiting across both technical and non-technical functions, with experience in highly technical AI roles (model efficiency, distributed systems, post-training)
- • Comfortable working with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, and Ashby
- • Creative and determined mindset with persistence in challenging searches
- • Genuine curiosity about the broader talent function, including employee experience, onboarding, and culture
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to build talent brand from the ground up at an early-stage AI company
- • Direct partnership with founders Sara Hooker and Sudip Roy
- • Work on mission-driven product: building AI systems that adapt in real-time
- • High impact role shaping the culture and growth of a small, driven team
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About Adaption Inc.
Adaption is a company focused on revolutionizing the way businesses manage their digital assets and workflows. They provide a comprehensive platform designed to streamline content creation, collaboration, and distribution processes. Their solution caters to various industries, enabling organizations to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve overall productivity. By leveraging advanced technology, Adaption empowers teams to work more cohesively and deliver high-quality digital experiences. The company's core mission is to simplify complex digital operations, making them accessible and manageable for businesses of all sizes.
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