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Technical Recruiter

Unconventional AI · Mountain View, CA | US remote · Remote

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About Unconventional AI

Unconventional AI is rethinking the foundations of compute to bring biology-scale energy efficiency to AI. Backed by Lightspeed, Sequoia and a16z.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional Technical Recruiter to join our Talent team. Because we are building an entirely new paradigm of AI hardware—combining neuromorphic engineering, analog circuitry, and advanced software—the talent we need is rare, multidisciplinary, and highly sought-after. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of technical recruiting experience , ideally within a high-growth startup, frontier AI lab, or specialized deep-tech/hardware environment
  • A proven track record of sourcing and closing exceptional talent in complex technical domains (e.g., AI/ML research, semiconductors, embedded systems, or high-performance computing)
  • Deep technical curiosity. You don’t just match keywords, you have a genuine interest in understanding novel computing architectures, hardware-software co-design, and the future of AI
  • Strategic advisory skills. You are comfortable challenging assumptions, utilizing market data to influence hiring decisions, and guiding senior stakeholders through ambiguity
  • A builder’s mindset. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments where you are expected to operate with high agency, autonomy, and a sense of urgency
  • Exceptional communication skills. You can authentically and compellingly articulate a highly technical, visionary company mission to top-tier candidates
More about this role

Unconventional AI is rethinking the very foundations of computing to optimize energy efficiency for the AI era. Founded by experts across AI systems, analog circuits, computing theory, and neuroscience, we are building a completely new compute substrate for artificial intelligence. By designing hardware specifically for probabilistic AI workloads, we are bringing biology-scale efficiency to AI—without the biological baggage.

Backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Jeff Bezos, we are a fast-growing, exceptionally well-capitalized team on a mission to break free from traditional GPU constraints and power the future of AGI.

We are looking for an exceptional Technical Recruiter to join our Talent team. Because we are building an entirely new paradigm of AI hardware—combining neuromorphic engineering, analog circuitry, and advanced software—the talent we need is rare, multidisciplinary, and highly sought-after.

As a Technical Recruiter at Unconventional AI, you will partner directly with our founders and engineering leaders to design sourcing strategies, attract world-class talent, and close exceptional candidates. This isn't a...

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