AI-first Talent Acquisition Partner (GTM + Tech)

Mission

Increase Smartcat’s talent density by hiring exceptional talent through an AI-first, data-driven recruiting approach.  You will partner closely with leaders across Go-to-Market, Product, Engineering, and G&A to identify, attract, assess, and close high-performing talent who thrive in high-growth, high-accountability environments.  You will also help shape the future of recruiting at Smartcat by leveraging AI, automation, and market intelligence to continuously improve how we hire.

What You’ll Own

Talent Density

Hire high-performing talent who raise the bar across the organization

Independently manage complex searches from Individual Contributor to Director level across multiple functions

Drive rigorous evaluation processes focused on capability, motivation, adaptability, and long-term impact

Influence hiring decisions with data, market insights, and strong judgment

AI-First Recruiting

Use AI tools to improve sourcing, outreach, interview preparation, market mapping, process efficiency, and decision-making

Continuously experiment with new workflows, automations, and recruiting technologies

Help evolve Smartcat into a world-class AI-native Talent Acquisition organization

Talent Delivery

Consistently meet or exceed quarterly hiring goals in a fast-scaling environment

Drive urgency and accountability across hiring teams

Anticipate bottlenecks early and proactively solve them before they impact business outcomes

Strategic Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and executives

Use talent market intelligence to influence hiring strategy, compensation positioning, and org design discussions

Challenge assumptions when needed and advocate for high hiring standards

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

Deliver a high-touch, high-quality candidate experience grounded in transparency, responsiveness, and respect

Represent Smartcat’s culture, ambition, and mission with authenticity

Build long-term relationships with exceptional talent globally

Your outcomes

By Day 30

Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and key stakeholders

Develop a deep understanding of Smartcat’s business, products, culture, and AI-native operating model

Learn Smartcat’s recruiting workflows, systems, and hiring philosophy

Begin owning active searches independently

By Day 60

Independently manage multiple active searches across functions

Demonstrate strong proficiency in Greenhouse and recruiting workflows

Begin integrating AI tools and automation into your daily recruiting operations

Establish credibility as a responsive and strategic partner

By Day 90

Successfully close high-impact hires

Be recognized as a trusted advisor by hiring managers

Influence hiring decisions through data, market insights, and strong talent judgment

Contribute process improvements that increase recruiting efficiency or hiring quality

What You’ve Accomplished

10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-growth SaaS, AI, or startup environment

Experience hiring across both GTM and R&D organizations

Proven success managing complex and high-priority searches in fast-changing environments

Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to increase productivity and improve recruiting outcomes

Strong sourcing and talent mapping capabilities across multiple channels and markets

Excellent written communication and cold outreach skills

Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities across manager to executive level

Experience using recruiting metrics and market insights to guide decision-making

Ability to operate independently with high ownership and accountability

Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and intense growth environments

What Makes Someone Successful at Smartcat

Strong sense of urgency and bias toward action

Results-oriented and highly accountable

Curious, adaptable, and continuously learning

Open to direct feedback and willing to challenge others constructively

Passionate about building exceptional teams and raising talent density

Thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments

Communicates clearly, directly, and transparently

Uses AI as a force multiplier, not a novelty