Technical Recruiter (Supercomputing/ML)

Etched.ai, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits

Housing subsidy of $2000 per month

Relocation support for new employees

Daily lunch and dinner in office

Job summary

Etched.ai, Inc. is seeking a Technical Recruiter (Supercomputing/ML) to lead the recruitment process. This role requires shaping the company's future by identifying and hiring world-class technical talent. You will own the full-cycle recruiting, partner with hiring managers, and proactively build pipelines through engagement in AI meetups and unconventional sourcing techniques.

Candidates with over 5 years of experience in a competitive market are preferred, emphasizing a focus on candidate experience and operational excellence. Enjoy various benefits including housing subsidies and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience recruiting technical talent in competitive markets.
• Ability to evaluate both technical depth and cultural fit.
• Resourcefulness in finding candidates beyond traditional platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to offer.
• Build partnerships with hiring managers.
• Attend AI meetups and technical conferences for pipeline building.
• Source candidates from unconventional places.
• Facilitate structured interview loops and track performance.
• Manage offers and close processes.
• Continuously improve recruiting systems.

Skills

Recruiting technical talent

Evaluating technical depth

Building systems

Resourceful sourcing

Candidate experience

Job description

About Etched

Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.

Job Summary

As we scale, we’re looking for a Technical Recruiter (Supercomputing/ML) to build and own some of the most high‑leverage, relationship‑driven parts of our recruiting function. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a company poised to become the next NVIDIA. To maintain our competitive edge as we approach production, we’re expanding our team with a data‑driven and inventive recruiter. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, engineers, and the broader recruiting team to identify, engage, and hire world‑class technical talent.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑talent‑density environments and loves the hunt—especially when it means going beyond traditional sourcing channels.

We are open to both full time San Jose and remote contract for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full‑cycle recruiting process, from sourcing through offer, ensuring top‑of‑funnel quality and fast, high‑signal decision‑making
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and advocate for both candidates and company needs
• Attend AI meetups, technical conferences, and community events to proactively build pipelines
• Source candidates in unconventional places—e.g., GitHub repos, preprint authors on arXiv, contributors to Apache mailing lists, or insightful Twitter threads
• Facilitate structured interview loops, track candidate performance, and lead debriefs alongside hiring managers and leadership
• Manage offers and close processes in collaboration with hiring managers and the CEO
• Continuously improve our recruiting systems, workflows, and candidate experience

You may be a good fit if you have

• Have 5+ years of experience recruiting technical talent in highly competitive markets
• Can evaluate both technical depth and cultural fit with nuance and clarity
• Are resourceful in finding exceptional candidates beyond the obvious platforms
• Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy building systems from scratch
• Care deeply about candidate experience and operational excellence

Strong candidates may also have experience with (Nice‑to‑have qualifications)

• Familiarity with the AI, semiconductor, or hardware engineering talent landscape
• A track record of hiring exceptional engineers in niche or emerging fields

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
  • $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
• Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
• Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
• Daily lunch + dinner in our office