Technical Talent Partner for AI/ML Hiring

Mixpeek; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Modal is building the infrastructure for AI workloads and is seeking a dedicated technical recruiter to own engineering and AI/ML searches from sourcing to close. You will partner with our Head of Talent and technical leads to shape hiring strategy, raise the bar for candidate quality, and ensure a fast, respectful experience for every candidate involved in high-stakes decisions.

You’ll operate as the first dedicated technical recruiter on our Talent team, driving creative top-of-funnel

Qualifications

• You know technical recruiting inside and out and enjoy the challenge of deeply technical roles.
• You ask the right questions and love understanding how things actually work.
• You influence with insight and honesty, not by shouting.
• 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 remain steady when priorities shift and recalibrate without losing momentum.
• You care about people and want them to have a fair, human experience throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle recruiting for engineering and AI/ML roles (sourcing, pitching, guiding interviews, and closing candidates)
• Partner with technical leaders to understand the real work and calibrate on what great looks like
• Help set our technical hiring bar and how we evaluate talent
• Execute creative top-of-funnel strategies that resonate with a strong community of talented engineers
• 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

Technical recruiting

Engineering hiring

People empathy

Communication

Fast-paced

Data-driven

Closing candidates

Job description

Modal is building the infrastructure for AI workloads and is seeking a dedicated technical recruiter to own engineering and AI/ML searches from sourcing to close. You will partner with our Head of Talent and technical leads to shape hiring strategy, raise the bar for candidate quality, and ensure a fast, respectful experience for every candidate involved in high-stakes decisions.

You’ll operate as the first dedicated technical recruiter on our Talent team, driving creative top-of-funnel