Growth Recruiter

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• If you are based in the US, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• Team members are expected to work from 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training and 9:00am - 5:30pm in their own timezone thereafter.
• 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. 

$40,000 - $120,000 USD

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.