Global Talent Acquisition - San Francisco （Intern / Contract）

About Plaud Inc.

Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN 18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

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Why You Should Join Us

Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.

• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.

• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.

• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What you will do

Plaud is looking for a Talent Acquisition Intern to support junior-role hiring, candidate pipeline building, and recruitment operations. They will learn end-to-end recruiting in a fast-paced tech environment while working closely with the TA team to deliver high-quality execution.

High-performing interns/contractors may be considered for full-time conversion based on business needs and individual performance.

• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for junior-level roles through proactive sourcing.

• Manage interview scheduling, candidate communication, and ATS updates with high accuracy.

• Coordinate assessments, hiring logistics, and prepare weekly pipeline status updates.

• Support sourcing experiments and market mapping to broaden talent outreach.

• Assist in employer branding and recruitment operations initiatives when needed.

Skills, qualifications and experience we look for

• Strong learning agility and adaptability — able to pick up tools and processes quickly.

• High attention to detail and reliability in managing coordination and data accuracy.

• Clear, professional communication skills with candidates and hiring managers.

• Curiosity and initiative to test new sourcing approaches and improve workflow efficiency.

• Ability to commit full-time or at least 3 days/week for a minimum of 3 months (Jan–May/June).

What we offer

• High-Impact Environment Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity.

• Competitive Compensation: $30/h-$40/h base salary+performance bonus.

• Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Cursor, GPT models, Gemini, Claude, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency.

• Best-in-Class Equipment Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires.

• Team & Culture Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.