Growth Recruiter at xAI

Location: Palo Alto Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Not specified

About the Role

About the Role We are seeking a results-driven Technical Recruiter to join xAI’s Talent Acquisition team, where you will spearhead high-volume sourcing efforts to attract top-tier technical talent and fuel our mission to build the trusted global digital public square. In this role, you will own the end-to-end recruitment process for priority technical requisitions, leveraging a world-class, data-driven approach to deliver exceptional candidate experiences and meet aggressive hiring goals. Ideal candidates are go-getters who thrive in fast-paced, startup-like environments, excel at building creative sourcing strategies, and are passionate about scaling xAI’s workforce with top talent across all technical disciplines. Responsibilities Partner closely with technical leaders to deeply understand requirements for priority hires and develop high-volume sourcing strategies to match top talent to open roles at speed. Manage a robust, full-cycle hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and closing candidates for both high-volume and niche technical roles across all available channels. Leverage data to optimize candidate ROI, increase conversion rates, streamline processes, keep stakeholders informed of hiring trends, and monitor recruitment pace to meet ambitious targets. Create frameworks to analyze the talent market and align sourcing strategies with xAI’s needs for technical roles, including research positions. Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment journey, from initial outreach to offer acceptance. Required Qualifications 5+ years of recruiting experience in fast-paced, hyper-growth environments, either in agency or in-house settings. Proven track record of managing high-volume pipelines and specialty technical positions, delivering measurable results. Outcome-oriented with strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions in ambiguous environments. Full-cycle recruiting experience, including expertise in challenging closes, stakeholder management, and building key internal partnerships. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with technical leaders and cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience using Greenhouse ATS to manage high-volume recruitment workflows. Proven success supporting hiring events and analyzing post-event ROI to drive recruitment strategies. Familiarity with talent attraction techniques and staying current with market trends to inform sourcing strategies. Experience recruiting at a high-growth startup, building scalable talent acquisition solutions. Expertise in hiring candidates across all technical disciplines, including research roles. A proactive, adaptable mindset with a touch of humor to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Location, Hourly, and Other Expectations This position is based in Palo Alto, CA, or fully remote. The Palo Alto option is an in-office role requiring 5 days per week; remote positions require strong self-motivation. For those who will be working from a personal device, please note your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later. You must own and have reliable access to a smartphone.  Annual Salary Range $40,000 - $120,000 USD Benefits Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

About xAI:

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

• 🚀 Building Grok - advanced AI assistant
• 💻 Operating world-class AI supercomputing clusters
• 🎯 Small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence
• 🏢 Flat organizational structure with hands-on leadership

Founded by Elon Musk

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