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Sygaldry Technologies is building quantum-accelerated AI servers to exponentially speed up training and inference for AI. By integrating quantum and AI, the company is accelerating the path to superintelligence while addressing rising compute costs and energy bottlenecks.
As Director of Talent, you will lead full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized technical roles across quantum computing, AI research, software engineering, and systems architecture. You'll own the complete recruiting lifecycle—from identifying and sourcing passive candidates through closing offers—with a focus on attracting world-class talent from leading AI companies, research institutions, quantum computing organizations, and technology startups.
Key responsibilities include:
- Proactively source and engage passive candidates through creative strategies, targeted outreach, and industry networks
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies tailored to specialized technical roles
- Build strong candidate relationships and effectively communicate Sygaldry's mission
- Partner closely with hiring managers and technical leadership to define candidate profiles and search strategies
- Manage the full candidate journey: screening, interview coordination, offer development, negotiation, and closing
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
- Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive hiring practices
- Continuously improve recruiting processes and candidate experience
The role is based in Ann Arbor, MI headquarters with remote work flexibility available.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with strong emphasis on technical sourcing and candidate closing
- Demonstrated success recruiting highly specialized technical talent in quantum computing, AI, machine learning, advanced hardware, or related deep-tech industries
- Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates in highly competitive talent markets
- Strong track record of closing senior-level and hard-to-fill technical positions
- Experience partnering directly with senior technical leaders, researchers, and hiring managers
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
- Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously
- Experience recruiting AI researchers, quantum physicists, research scientists, or specialized systems engineers
- Established networks within AI research, quantum computing, or frontier technology communities
- Experience recruiting for early-stage or high-growth technology startups
- Familiarity with academic research communities, technical conferences, and alternative sourcing channels
- Experience recruiting talent internationally (preferred)
