# Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Pleasanton, California, United States at SparkCognition

- Company: SparkCognition
- What the company does: Physical AI for industrial operations. One knowledge graph of your assets, processes, people, and locations, with agents that return the plan rather than the alert.
- Company website: https://avathon.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Remote (US)
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $130K to $165K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://avathon.com/company/careers/senior-talent-acquisition-partner-4736428005/
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/sparkcognition-senior-talent-acquisition-partner-pleasanton-california-united-st/

## About the role

Avathon is seeking a hands-on, high-impact Senior Talent Acquisition Partne r to join our team in Pleasanton, CA. In this role, you will drive full-lifecycle recruiting across both technical and commercial GTM organizations, while serving as the primary architect for our local university recruitment and early-career talent programs.

## What they're looking for

- Proven track record building university recruitment programs and engaging advanced degree candidates (PhDs, MBAs, early-career researchers)
- Balanced recruiting expertise: Demonstrated success sourcing and closing both highly technical roles (AI, ML, Data Science, Software Engineering) and commercial GTM profiles (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success)
- Experience collaborating with offshore recruiting teams (specifically in India) to drive global hiring alignment
- Expertise with Greenhouse ATS (or equivalent modern ATS) and a commitment to meticulous recruiting data hygiene
- Strong understanding of structured interviewing methodologies, talent analytics, and pipeline metrics
- Proven track record leveraging recruiting market data to consult with hiring managers and navigate complex offer negotiations