Recruiter

52 Limited; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunity

Daily lunch and dinner

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid sick leave

Job summary

52 Limited is seeking a Full-Time Recruiter for an AI technology client in San Francisco. In this role, you will own the full recruiting process, partnering with leadership to enhance hiring practices and build a stellar team. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and a knack for sourcing technical talent.

Salary ranges between $180,000 and $240,000 annually, plus equity, with benefits including 401(k) and daily meals. Join a team focused on innovative AI solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Proven track record of hiring top technical talent.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Design and improve hiring processes for candidate experience.
• Partner with leadership on talent strategy and workforce planning.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting experience

Sourcing capabilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interest in AI technologies

Job description

How you fill your 52 weeks is your business. Helping you find your next opportunity is ours.

We are searching for a Full-Time Recruiter for our AI research and technology client. In this position, you will build and own the recruiting function from the ground up, shaping hiring processes, sourcing exceptional talent, and partnering with leadership to scale a world‑class team in one of the most exciting areas of frontier artificial intelligence. Interested in learning more? Take a peek at the key details below and apply today!

As Recruiter, you will:

• Own the full‑cycle recruiting process from sourcing through offer acceptance and closing.
• Design and continuously improve hiring processes that create an exceptional candidate experience.
• Coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and keep hiring moving quickly and efficiently.
• Partner with executive leadership on talent strategy, workforce planning, and hiring priorities.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract highly qualified technical and non‑technical talent.
• Build recruiting pipelines and help scale multiple teams from the ground up.
• Track recruiting metrics and use data to drive process improvements.
• Champion the company's culture and employer brand throughout the hiring process.

Who we’re searching for / About you:

• 5+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience with a proven track record of hiring top technical talent.
• Experience supporting high‑growth organizations and rapidly scaling teams.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and make sound decisions with limited information.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Strong sourcing capabilities and a proactive, action‑oriented recruiting approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with candidates and hiring leaders.
• Passion for building teams and contributing strategically to organizational growth.
• Interest in emerging AI technologies and enthusiasm for leveraging recruiting tools and systems.

We know that experience is gathered in many ways. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.

Logistics

Salary: $180,000–$240,000 annually plus equity

Why Work with our Client:

• Equity opportunity
• Daily lunch and dinner provided
• 401(k) plan
• Opportunity to help build recruiting from the ground floor at a cutting‑edge AI organization
• Collaborative, highly technical team focused on meaningful real‑world impact

Why 52 Limited:

52 Limited is a digital staffing agency with an industry‑leading focus on the creative + technology space. We exclusively place tech and creative talent in direct‑hire, contract‑to‑hire, and contract roles.

At 52 Limited, we prioritize your success and well‑being. We offer paid sick leave, comprehensive health insurance, and voluntary benefits to support you at every stage of your career. Our team stays connected with you regularly, advocating for your needs and ensuring you have everything you need to do your best work.

52 Limited’s reputation in the recruiting industry is unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest. While we're headquartered right here in Portland, our tenured team routinely places world‑class talent across the United States. We work with some of the most forward‑thinking and recognizable clients in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and beyond.

We are committed to fostering a people‑first candidate experience that benefits our talent, clients, and community. 52 Limited encourages a diversity of applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Let us know if you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.