Forward Deployed Engineering Recruiter
WFA Digital Insight
As the remote job market continues to shift, demand for skilled recruiters with technical expertise has grown significantly. With the rise of AI and tech startups, companies like Elevenlabs are looking for talent who can bridge the gap between technology and customer needs. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI research and product company, leveraging your skills in Excel and recruitment to drive impact. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their ability to think creatively and strategically, with a strong understanding of the intersection of technology and customer-facing roles. The global recruitment market is expected to reach $34 billion by 2027, with a growing need for specialized recruiters who can navigate complex technical hiring processes.
Job Description
About the Role
The Forward Deployed Engineering Recruiter role at Elevenlabs is a unique opportunity to join a global Talent team and own complex, high-impact technical hiring end-to-end. As a member of this team, you'll be responsible for shaping search strategy, building pipelines, and closing candidates who possess rare technical and customer-facing skills. Your day-to-day will involve partnering closely with hiring managers to understand problems, calibrate on signals, and continuously raise the hiring bar.The role is part of a small, high-bar team with an uncompromising standard for quality of hire. You'll be working with engineering and revenue leadership to redefine what great Forward Deployed Engineering hiring looks like at scale. This is an opportunity to stretch and level up your career, with a focus on creative problem-solving and building hiring systems that scale.
Elevenlabs is an AI research and product company that has launched several platforms, including ElevenAgents, ElevenCreative, and ElevenAPI. The company has raised $781M in funding and has a valuation of
What You Will Do
- Own full-cycle recruiting for highly technical roles across the forward deployment team, including solutions engineers and deployment strategists
- Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand problems, calibrate on signals, and continuously raise the hiring bar
- Design and execute thoughtful search strategies, from market mapping and outreach to interview design and closing
- Manage multiple complex searches simultaneously without sacrificing quality
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the technical skills and competencies required for each role
- Build and maintain a network of potential candidates, including passive talent and referrals
- Collaborate with the Talent team to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans
- Utilize data and analytics to inform recruitment decisions and optimize the hiring process
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including hiring managers and engineering leaders
What We Are Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in technical recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong understanding of technical skills and competencies, including software engineering and customer-facing roles
- Experience with full-cycle recruitment, from search strategy to closing candidates
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically
- Experience with recruitment tools and technologies, including applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Human Resources
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment
- Knowledge of AI and machine learning technologies
- Experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding
- Certification in recruitment or human resources, such as a CPRW or SHRM-CP
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI research and product company
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a global team
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to the latest recruitment tools and technologies
- Annual company offsite and social travel stipend
- Co-working stipend for remote workers
- Annual discretionary stipend for professional development and learning
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of technical skills and competencies, including software engineering and customer-facing roles, to effectively recruit for these positions.
- Utilize recruitment tools and technologies, such as applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms, to streamline the hiring process and optimize candidate sourcing.
- Build and maintain a network of potential candidates, including passive talent and referrals, to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Prepare to think creatively and strategically, with a strong understanding of the intersection of technology and customer-facing roles.
- Showcase your ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously, without sacrificing quality, and prioritize building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
- Highlight any experience working with AI and machine learning technologies, as well as recruitment marketing and employer branding, to stand out as a candidate.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with full-cycle recruitment, from search strategy to closing candidates, and your ability to develop and maintain a deep understanding of technical skills and competencies.
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