Build AI is the data hyperscaler for Physical AI. We're vertically integrated across hardware, manufacturing, logistics, collection, and model training to scale the physical labor dataset orders of magnitude faster than anyone in the world.
Job SummaryWe’re seeking a Technical Recruiter to own full-cycle hiring as we scale the data hyperscaler for Physical AI. This is an IC seat, not Head of Talent / VP. You will source, screen, and close engineers, researchers, operators, and Shenzhen hardware people, and you will leave fingerprints on how we hire: pipelines, structured loops, and candidate experience.
Key ResponsibilitiesOwn requisitions end-to-end: source, screen, run structured interview loops, lead debriefs, and close with hiring managers and leadership
Source in places most recruiters skip: GitHub, arXiv and workshop papers, factory and hardware networks in Shenzhen, conference speaker lists — not only LinkedIn
Partner with hiring managers to write JDs, define the bar, and keep interview signal high across software, research, data, ops, and collection hardware
Keep Ashby clean: pipeline hygiene, scorecards, time-to-offer, and a candidate experience that matches the company
Track funnel metrics and fix the process when a loop is slow or a bar is fuzzy
Represent Build: why someone should bet a career on in-the-wild physical labor data, not another lab license
2+ years recruiting technical talent in a competitive market (startup or technology company)
Track record sourcing and placing software, research, data, or hardware-adjacent people
You can evaluate technical depth and fit without faking the conversation
You operate independently in ambiguity and will build systems, not wait for a playbook
Familiarity with an ATS (Ashby or similar) and sourcing platforms
You’ve hired in AI, robotics, hardware, or another niche where the best people are not on job boards
Experience recruiting across the US and China, or comfort working with Shenzhen hiring managers
A track record of closing candidates who had competing offers from labs or larger companies
Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Relocation support for those moving to San Francisco (Financial District) or Shenzhen (Nanshan)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
Unlimited Codex and Claude credits
Travel
Build believes in the Bitter Lesson. By taking a general approach of learning from humans, our addressable market is all physical labor.
We are a fully in-person team in San Francisco (Financial District) and Shenzhen (Nanshan), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both and work across disciplines as needed.
Build AI is an equal opportunity employer. We review every application. If you do not meet every bullet, still apply. Questions: [email protected]
Skills Required
- 2+ years recruiting technical talent in a competitive market, preferably at a startup or technology company
- Track record sourcing and placing software, research, data, or hardware-adjacent candidates
- Ability to evaluate technical depth and candidate fit effectively
- Ability to operate independently in ambiguity and build recruiting systems
- Familiarity with an ATS such as Ashby and sourcing platforms
- Experience recruiting in AI, robotics, hardware, or another niche talent market
- Experience recruiting across the United States and China, or comfort working with Shenzhen hiring managers
- Track record of closing candidates with competing offers from research labs or larger companies
What We Do
Build AI is a public benefit corporation and data hyperscaler for Physical AI. It integrates hardware manufacturing, logistics, data collection, and model training to scale egocentric physical-labor datasets for researchers and labs. Its mission is to solve physical labor and unlock human potential, advancing robotics and physical superintelligence. The company operates in San Francisco and Shenzhen and develops economically useful human-data infrastructure.
