First GTM Recruiter for AI Infrastructure

modal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Modal builds the infrastructure that lets engineers run AI workloads without the usual pain. As the first dedicated GTM recruiter on our Talent team, you’ll own sales, GTM, and other G&A searches end-to-end.

You’ll work closely with our Head of Talent, founders, and GTM leads to shape how we hire and help bring in the people who will define what Modal becomes. You’ll drive full-cycle recruiting for key hires across GTM and G&A functions, partner with GTM leaders to understand the real work, and

Qualifications

• You know GTM recruiting inside and out and enjoy challenging searches.
• You’re curious – you ask the right questions and love understanding how things actually work.
• You influence with insight and honesty, not by simply having the loudest voice in the room.
• You move quickly and communicate clearly, even when things get messy.
• You’re a strong closer who builds trust early and stays ahead of concerns.
• You’re steady when priorities shift and can recalibrate without losing momentum.
• You care about people and want them to have a thoughtful, fair, and human experience throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Drive full-cycle recruiting for key hires across GTM and G&A functions (sourcing, pitching, guiding interviews, and closing candidates)
• Partner with GTM leaders to understand the real work and calibrate on what great looks like
• Help set our hiring bar and how we evaluate talent
• Execute creative top-of-funnel strategies that resonate with a strong community of experienced GTM talent
• Deliver a fast, respectful, honest candidate experience
• Bring an equity lens to every stage of the process
• Use data and market context to keep searches on track and expectations aligned
• Support candidates as a trusted guide through high-stakes decisions

Skills

GTM recruiting

Interviewing & closing

Data-driven decisions

Strong communication

Job description

Modal builds the infrastructure that lets engineers run AI workloads without the usual pain. As the first dedicated GTM recruiter on our Talent team, you’ll own sales, GTM, and other G&A searches end-to-end.

You’ll work closely with our Head of Talent, founders, and GTM leads to shape how we hire and help bring in the people who will define what Modal becomes. You’ll drive full-cycle recruiting for key hires across GTM and G&A functions, partner with GTM leaders to understand the real work, and