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Ambient.ai is the category leader in Agentic Physical Security, powered by Ambient Pulsar, a reasoning Vision-Language Model purpose-built for physical security. The platform integrates with existing security cameras and access control systems to unify monitoring, threat assessment, response, and investigations. The company has doubled new ARR in FY26, serves world-class customers including Cisco, ServiceNow, SentinelOne, TikTok, Bayer, and MoMA, and was ranked #71 on Forbes' best startup employers list. Founded in 2017 and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and Allegion Ventures.
As a Technical Recruiter, you will partner with the Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) team to source and hire exceptional technical talent. You will own full-cycle recruiting from sourcing and screening through closing, serving as a unifier and culture ambassador to hiring teams and candidates.
Key responsibilities:
- Partner strategically with Engineering teams to define talent needs, hiring plans, and sourcing strategies
- Own full-cycle recruiting from initial sourcing and screening through candidate closing
- Integrate AI-powered sourcing platforms (e.g., Juicebox) and workflows to accelerate candidate research, outreach, and insights
- Build domain knowledge across software engineering disciplines to effectively assess technical talent
- Deliver exceptional candidate experiences while navigating equity conversations and startup growth dynamics
- Track recruiting metrics, funnel performance, and market intelligence to guide hiring decisions
- Craft compelling job descriptions and structured interview guides in partnership with hiring managers
- Build and present recruiting dashboards and pipeline reports
The role is hybrid, with the EPD team working from the Redwood City office three days per week, with all Bay Area employees joining on Fridays.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years of technical recruiting experience with a proven track record of sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-tier engineering talent
- Hands-on experience using AI-powered sourcing platforms (Juicebox, SeekOut, or equivalent) and AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
- Full-cycle ownership: successful track record sourcing and closing technical roles from entry-level to director across engineering disciplines
- Experience with recruiting stack tools: Ashby, Juicebox, LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview, and AngelList
- Strong understanding of equity for venture-backed companies
- Previous experience at a startup or high-growth environment
- Ability to build genuine relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business partners across cultures and time zones
- Phenomenal written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to advise and push back on hiring managers, shape stakeholder decisions, and drive cross-functional alignment
- Data-driven mindset with strong organizational and metrics-focused approach
