Technical Recruiter (Contract)

About Scale

Scales mission is to accelerate the development of AI applications. To build the best models you need the best dataand Scale delivers exactly that. Our Generative AI Platform uses enterprise data to safely customize powerful foundation models unlocking AI value across industries. The Scale Data Engine provides end-to-end capabilities for data collection curation annotation model evaluation safety and optimization.

We power many of the worlds most advanced LLMs and generative systems through world-class RLHF data generation evaluation and alignment. Leading technology companies (Microsoft Meta) enterprises (Fox Accenture) AI innovators (OpenAI Cohere) and U.S. Government agencies (U.S. Army U.S. Air Force) trust Scale to deliver the mission-critical data and infrastructure behind their AI initiatives.

The Role

As Scale continues rapid growth our Recruiting team is essential to achieving our ambitious technical hiring goals. Were seeking a skilled Technical Recruiter to partner closely with our Engineering and AI organizations hiring world-class Software Engineers Applied AI Engineers and Machine Learning Research Engineers.

This is a high-impact role where you will shape hiring strategy build diverse talent pipelines and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Scales values of excellence velocity and innovation.

What Youll Do

• Partner strategically with Engineering and AI leaders to deeply understand their organizations priorities and talent needs.

• Own full-cycle recruitingfrom sourcing and outreach to offer negotiation and closing.

• Build strong trusted relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional partners.

• Use data pipelines and market insights to influence decisions and continually optimize recruiting processes.

• Collaborate closely with sourcers and recruiting coordinators to deliver a transparent consistent and candidate-first interview experience.

• Champion inclusive and equitable hiring practices to help build diverse high-performing teams.

• Advise hiring teams on interview best practices talent market trends and competitive positioning.

• Serve as a thoughtful problem-solver and trusted coach to candidates and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process.

What Were Looking For

• 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth or highly technical environments.

• Proven success hiring software engineering AI/ML and/or product talent.

• Strong analytical capabilitycomfortable using data and insights to influence leaders and drive decisions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly distill complex information.

• Skilled negotiator with strong knowledge of todays technical talent market.

• Excellent organizational and stakeholder-management skills including experience partnering with Director-level and above.

Location

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an in-office expectation of 3 days per week. An annual remote allowance is provided. This is a contract position $75-85 per hour OT Benefits offered.

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary equity and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience interview performance and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. Youll also receive benefits including but not limited to: Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage retirement benefits a learning and development stipend and generous PTO. Additionally this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

PLEASE NOTE:Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us:

At Scale our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the worlds most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the worlds leading models and help enterprises and governments build deploy and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta Cisco DLA Piper Mayo Clinic Time Inc. the Government of Qatar and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability status gender identity or Veteran status.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability please contact us at Please see the United States Department of Labors Know Your Rights poster for additional information.

We comply with the United States Department of Labors Pay Transparency provision.

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