Build a safer world with us, one incident at a time.
Ambient.ai is the category creator and leader in Agentic Physical Security. Powered by Ambient Pulsar, the first reasoning Vision-Language Model purpose-built for physical security, our platform seamlessly integrates with existing security cameras and physical access control systems to unify monitoring, access control, threat assessment, response, and investigations through an always-on reasoning layer that augments security operators with superhuman capabilities. The results: 95% fewer false alarms, investigations 20x faster, and 10x faster response.
The momentum speaks for itself: we doubled new ARR in FY26, and have delivered results for world-class customers including Cisco, ServiceNow, SentinelOne, TikTok, Bayer, and MoMA. That kind of momentum creates an environment where great people thrive, and it shows: we recently ranked #71 out of 500 on the Forbes best startup employers list.
Founded in 2017 and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and Allegion Ventures, Ambient.ai is on a fast-paced journey to fulfill our mission: prevent every security incident possible.
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About the Role:
As a Technical Recruiter, you will partner with our Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) team to bring extraordinary technical talent to Ambient.ai. You will be a unifier, a culture ambassador, and a trusted partner to your hiring teams and candidates. As a Talent team member, you’ll have a profound impact as we grow the organization.
What You'll Do:
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
What You'll Bring:
Technical recruiting track record: 3+ years of technical recruiting experience, with a proven track record of sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-tier engineering talent
AI fluency: Hands-on experience using AI-powered sourcing platforms (Juicebox, SeekOut, or equivalent) and AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to draft outreach, summarize candidate profiles, conduct market research, and streamline recruiting workflows
Full-cycle ownership: A successful track record sourcing and closing technical roles from entry-level to director across a range of engineering disciplines
Candidate experience: The ability to build genuine, positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business partners across cultures and time zones
Recruiting stack expertise: Experience with Ashby, Juicebox, LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview and curated platforms such as AngelList — and an eagerness to evaluate and adopt new tools
JD & interview design: Ability to craft compelling job descriptions and structured interview guides in partnership with hiring managers
Equity fluency: A strong understanding of equity for venture-backed companies, with the ability to articulate its value clearly to candidates
Startup DNA: Previous experience at a startup or high-growth environment; you thrive with ambiguity and can take charge without a playbook
Data-driven mindset: Highly organized, metrics-focused, and comfortable building and presenting recruiting dashboards and pipeline reports
Communication excellence: Phenomenal written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with candidates from many different countries and backgrounds
Influence & partnership: Proven ability to advise and push back on hiring managers, shape stakeholder decisions, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
Why join us:
We are creating an entirely new category within a 120+ billion-dollar physical security industry, and we're looking for team members who share our mission to prevent every security incident possible
We have an impressive customer roster of F500 companies, including Adobe, TikTok, and SentinelOne
Regular full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
Comprehensive health + welfare package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Legal Services, 401k plan)
We offer flexible time off to rest and recharge, including Winter Break (time off between Christmas and New Year's for most roles depending on customer demand)
The latest tech and awesome swag will be delivered to your door
Enjoy a full range of opportunities to connect with your awesome co-workers
We love to hike, are foodies, and love music! Check out our most recent Ambient Spotify Playlist
#Hybrid
We’ve found that in-person time meaningfully supports collaboration, creativity, and team alignment. Our talent, engineering, product, design, and marketing teams work from our Redwood City office three days a week. All other Bay Area employees join on Fridays to stay connected and close out the week together.
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Ambient.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ambient does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ambient is an E-Verify participant.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of technical recruiting experience
- Proven track record sourcing, engaging, and hiring engineering talent
- Hands-on experience with AI-powered sourcing platforms such as Juicebox, SeekOut, or equivalent
- Experience using AI assistants such as ChatGPT or Claude for recruiting workflows
- Successful full-cycle recruiting experience for technical roles from entry-level through director level
- Ability to build positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business partners across cultures and time zones
- Experience with Ashby, Juicebox, LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview, and curated platforms such as AngelList
- Ability to create job descriptions and structured interview guides with hiring managers
- Strong understanding of equity at venture-backed companies
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- Highly organized, metrics-focused, and comfortable building and presenting recruiting dashboards and pipeline reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence hiring managers, challenge decisions when appropriate, and drive cross-functional alignment
Ambient.ai Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ambient.ai and has not been reviewed or approved by Ambient.ai.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical premiums are stated at 95% employer‑paid for employees, with dental/vision at 75%, pointing to strong coverage for a mid‑size startup. Employer‑verified listings also indicate breadth across health, mental health, life, disability, and FSA coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are emphasized, and early option exercise is available through the Employee Incentive Plan, signaling accessible ownership. This approach highlights meaningful long‑term upside for those who prioritize equity.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Job postings include salary bands and a stated market‑based approach to pay, which feedback suggests improves clarity around ranges. Public ranges and role‑based bands provide candidates with upfront expectations.
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What We Do
Ambient.ai is a computer vision intelligence company transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen. The Ambient.ai platform applies AI and computer vision intelligence to existing sensor and camera infrastructure to deliver continuous physical security monitoring and automate the immediate dispatch of human resources. Ambient.ai is the first platform that goes beyond basic motion detection and image recognition to achieve near-human perception with automated situational context. With physical security incidents on the rise and physical security organizations left under-resourced, Ambient.ai’s computer intelligence platform comes at a time of critical need, which is why the company has raised over $50 million from venture capital investors led by a16z. Today, large enterprises, schools and organizations – including many of the largest US tech companies and other Fortune 500 companies – use Ambient.ai to secure property, people, and assets from the most harrowing physical security threats. The company was founded in 2017 by experts in artificial intelligence from Stanford who previously built iconic products at Apple, Google, Microsoft and Dropbox. We are backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), SV Angel, Y Combinator, and visionary angels like Jyoti Bansal, Mark Leslie and Elad Gil.
