Forward Deployed Engineering Recruiter (AI)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Engineering Recruiter (AI): Owning complex, high-impact technical hiring for forward deployed engineers with an accent on the intersection of deep technical ability and customer-facing craft. Focus on designing search strategies, building pipelines for rare talent, and partnering with leadership to scale FDE hiring.

Location: Remote (Global). Strong preference for LATAM, APAC, and EMEA regions.

Company

ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company transforming how we interact with technology through leading AI audio foundational models.

What you will do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for highly technical roles, including solutions engineers and deployment strategists.
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand problems, calibrate signals, and raise the hiring bar.
• Design and execute thoughtful search strategies, from market mapping and outreach to interview design and closing.
• Manage multiple complex searches simultaneously while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor to candidates, guiding them through a rigorous process with clarity and empathy.
• Continuously improve hiring by iterating on processes, tooling, and data-driven insights.

Requirements

• Proven experience hiring top-tier technical and forward deployed talent in competitive markets (approx. 3+ years).
• Expertise in full-cycle technical recruiting, including sourcing strategy, stakeholder management, and closing.
• Strong ability to manage high-complexity searches with a structured and adaptable approach.
• Skill in translating technical and business needs into clear hiring strategies and compelling candidate narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for interacting with deeply technical candidates and senior stakeholders.
• Comfort operating in remote-first environments and collaborating across global time zones.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting globally across multiple regions, specifically LATAM, APAC, and EMEA.
• Background in high-growth startups or AI-native companies.
• A builder’s mindset with a focus on experimenting and refining recruiting playbooks.

Culture & Benefits

• Innovative culture pushing the boundaries of AI.
• Growth paths with countless opportunities to drive impact beyond immediate responsibilities.
• Annual discretionary stipend for professional development.
• Annual discretionary stipend for social travel to meet colleagues.
• Annual company offsite in new international locations.
• Monthly co-working stipend for employees not located near main hubs.