Senior Recruiter, AI/ML Research

Path Robotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and Vision coverage

Parental leave (6 weeks) and extended

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Path Robotics is seeking a Senior Recruiter to attract and engage world-class talent across AI research, machine learning, robotics, and advanced software engineering. You’ll partner with technical leaders to hire researchers and engineers solving real-world problems at the intersection of AI and manufacturing, while supporting other key roles as needed.

You’ll operate in competitive talent markets, build deep pipelines, and strengthen Path’s reputation as a place where cutting-edge research

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for highly technical roles within AI, ML, robotics, or research-driven engineering teams.
• Strong technical sourcing skills and comfort engaging with deeply technical candidates.
• Experience building talent pipelines in competitive markets where top candidates are not actively looking.
• Familiarity with modern recruiting tools, AI-enabled sourcing platforms, and applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred).
• Data-minded and comfortable using recruiting metrics to drive decisions, identify gaps, and improve processes.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and energized by fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.
• A trusted partner to hiring managers, known for clear communication, sound judgment, and follow-through.
• Passionate about building teams that do meaningful, real-world work with AI and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for highly technical roles, with a primary focus on AI research, machine learning, robotics, and advanced software engineering.
• Partner closely with technical leaders and researchers to define role scope, success profiles, and hiring strategies for complex, evolving roles.
• Proactively source and engage high-impact candidates using creative, research-driven approaches, including LinkedIn, AI-powered sourcing tools, conferences, academic networks, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain long-term pipelines for research-oriented talent, including PhDs, post-docs, and industry researchers.
• Develop and nurture relationships with universities, research labs, academic programs, and student organizations to support early-career and research hiring.
• Support recruiting efforts across other critical functions (e.g., product, go-to-market, operations) as business needs require.
• Partner with hiring teams to continuously improve interview processes, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality data in Greenhouse (ATS) and leverage recruiting metrics to identify trends, improve efficiency, and inform hiring decisions.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Path, clearly and authentically communicating our mission, technical challenges, and culture to candidates.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Technical sourcing

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

University partnerships

Project management

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI-powered sourcing tools

Job description

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

This role is critical to our growth and to the future of intelligent automation at Path. As a Senior Recruiter, you’ll be responsible for attracting and engaging world-class talent across AI research, machine learning, robotics, and advanced software engineering. You’ll work closely with technical leaders to hire researchers and engineers solving real-world problems at the intersection of AI and manufacturing, while also supporting other key roles across the business as needed.

You’ll operate in highly competitive talent markets, build deep technical pipelines, and help strengthen Path’s reputation as a place where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact. You’ll join a collaborative, ambitious team shaping the future of manufacturing through applied AI and robotics.

What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for highly technical roles, with a primary focus on AI research, machine learning, robotics, and advanced software engineering.
• Partner closely with technical leaders and researchers to define role scope, success profiles, and hiring strategies for complex, evolving roles.
• Proactively source and engage high-impact candidates using creative, research-driven approaches, including LinkedIn, AI-powered sourcing tools, conferences, academic networks, referrals, and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain long-term pipelines for research-oriented talent, including PhDs, post-docs, and industry researchers.
• Develop and nurture relationships with universities, research labs, academic programs, and student organizations to support early-career and research hiring.
• Support recruiting efforts across other critical functions (e.g., product, go-to-market, operations) as business needs require.
• Partner with hiring teams to continuously improve interview processes, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality data in Greenhouse (ATS) and leverage recruiting metrics to identify trends, improve efficiency, and inform hiring decisions.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Path, clearly and authentically communicating our mission, technical challenges, and culture to candidates.

Who You Are

• Proven experience recruiting for highly technical roles within AI, machine learning, robotics, or research-driven engineering teams.
• Strong technical sourcing skills and comfort engaging with deeply technical candidates, including researchers and senior engineers.
• Experience building talent pipelines in competitive markets where top candidates are not actively looking.
• Familiarity with modern recruiting tools, AI-enabled sourcing platforms, and applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred).
• Data-minded and comfortable using recruiting metrics to drive decisions, identify gaps, and improve processes.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and energized by fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.
• A trusted partner to hiring managers, known for clear communication, sound judgment, and follow-through.
• Passionate about building teams that do meaningful, real-world work with AI and robotics.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents (12-14 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuses help us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.