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Senior Technical Recruiter, Microsoft AI

Microsoft


Job Location:

Redmond, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 106400 - 203600
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Talent Acquisition

Job Summary

Overview

Microsoft AI is hiring a Senior Technical Recruiter to help build the teams developing the next generation of AI systems infrastructure and products.

Our mission is to build AI that amplifies human potential and empowers people around the world. Achieving that mission requires bringing together exceptional engineers researchers and technical leaders capable of pushing the boundaries of whats possible.

As a Technical Recruiter youll operate at the center of that effort. Youll partner directly with engineering leaders researchers and executives to identify attract and close extraordinary technical talent across AI research infrastructure systems security and product engineering.

This is a role for someone who moves quickly thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building while the ground is still shifting beneath them. Priorities evolve new opportunities emerge and the pace is intense. We are looking for recruiters who can adapt problem solve and consistently deliver exceptional results while helping shape how recruiting operates inside a frontier AI organization.

If you are energized by finding world-class talent navigating complex challenges and helping build the future of AI wed love to meet you.

Microsofts mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect integrity and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.



Responsibilities
  • Partner directly with leaders researchers and executives to drive hiring across MAI.

  • Develop and execute creative sourcing and recruiting strategies for highly competitive technical talent markets.

  • Build deep understanding of AI machine learning infrastructure security and software engineering talent ecosystems.

  • Identify engage and close exceptional candidates from industry startups academia and open-source communities.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the hiring process from search design through offer negotiation.

  • Use market insights talent mapping and competitive intelligence to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning.

  • Find a path forward through ambiguity and roadblocks to deliver results quickly and efficiently.

  • Deliver outstanding candidate experiences while maintaining an exceptionally high talent bar.

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced design-driven environment where priorities evolve quickly.

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Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree AND 6 years talent acquisition experience (e.g. recruiting sourcing) HR experience or industry experience related to role
    • OR equivalent experience.
Additional or preferred qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree AND 12 years talent acquisition experience (e.g. recruiting sourcing) HR experience or industry experience related to role
    • OR Masters Degree AND 8 years talent acquisition experience (e.g. recruiting sourcing) HR experience or industry experience related to role
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 5 years experience recruiting software engineers infrastructure engineers machine learning engineers researchers or other highly technical talent.
  • Experience recruiting for world class AI organizations.

    Experience working in high-growth or startup environments.

    Demonstrated ability to drive complex searches from strategy through close.

    Advanced executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

    Passion for technology AI and building great teams.



Talent Acquisition IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106400 - $203600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137600 - $222600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.


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