Recruiter (Tech & Non-Tech)
Who are we?
Mission
Altimate AI, founded in 2022 in San Francisco, is revolutionizing enterprise data operations through the power of AI. Our mission is to alleviate the burden on overworked and understaffed enterprise data teams by providing innovative AI-driven solutions that automate and accelerate a wide range of data tasks. Our flagship product, DataPilot, offers advanced data automation capabilities, while our new DataMates technology brings the concept of agentic AI to data operations, acting as virtual teammates for data professionals. Our solutions seamlessly fit into existing tools like VSCode, Git, and Slack, performing tasks ranging from data documentation to performance optimization.
By leveraging a proprietary framework that combines multiple language models and a custom-built knowledge graph, we enable contextually aware AI agents that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows. Our solutions, including ambient AI for continuous monitoring and optimization, are designed to meet the growing demands of data operations, business intelligence, and analytics in an era of ever-increasing data volumes. Used by thousands of users across the world, and backed by prominent investors , we're positioned at the forefront of the AI-powered data engineering revolution.
You can read more about us in a recently published venture beat article.
Team
As a team, we are Silicon Valley veterans who previously created category-defining data and AI products loved by thousands of companies worldwide. We have experienced the journey of a small startup to IPO very closely. We have started on a similar journey again and are backed by prominent advisors and VC firms with multi-billion dollar portfolios.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for a Recruiter who brings strong ownership and a passion for building exceptional teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering closely with hiring managers, understanding business needs, and identifying great talent across both technical and non-technical functions.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in scaling our team by sourcing, engaging, and closing high-quality candidates, while ensuring a great candidate experience throughout the hiring process. You’ll help drive hiring across engineering, product, GTM, and other business functions, while contributing to building strong and repeatable recruiting processes as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities
Hiring & Talent Acquisition
● Own end-to-end recruitment for tech and non-tech roles across the US.
● Hire for roles including (but not limited to):
○ Software Engineers, Data Engineers, SREs, Architects, Machine Learning
○ Product, Design, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Ops
● Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, priorities, and
timelines
● Source, screen, interview, and close candidates across multiple functions
Sourcing & Candidate Experience
● Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, networks, referrals, and creative sourcing
strategies
● Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future roles
● Deliver a high-quality, transparent, and respectful candidate experience
● Act as a strong brand ambassador for Altimate AI
Process & Operations
● Manage interview coordination, feedback loops, and hiring decisions efficiently
● Help improve and scale recruiting processes suitable for a growing startup
● Work with HR/Ops on offers, onboarding handoffs, and documentation
● Track hiring metrics and provide insights to leadership as needed
Stakeholder Collaboration
● Work directly with founders and senior leaders on priority hires
● Advise hiring managers on market trends, compensation expectations, and hiring
strategy
● Balance speed with quality in a fast-moving product environment
Qualification
● 4-7+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in startups or product companies
● Experience hiring for both technical and non-technical roles
● Strong understanding of tech hiring (engineering, data, infra roles)
● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
● Ability to work independently and manage multiple roles simultaneously
Nice to Have
● Experience hiring for data, AI, or developer-focused products
● Familiarity with ATS tools and structured interview processes
● Experience working closely with founders or early leadership teams