Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

We are building a new in-house recruiting function during a period of rapid growth across North America and Europe and looking for a Senior Technical Acquisition Partner who is motivated to help build from the ground up. This is a great opportunity to shape how we attract, engage, and hire world-class. AI mission-focused, talent in one of the most competitive markets today. You will spend most of your time recruiting in the areas of AI, software engineering, embedded systems, product engineering/design, and DevOps.

You'll have real autonomy to partner directly with hiring managers and business stakeholders, while still operating as part of a cohesive, collaborative Talent team. You'll also work cross-functionally with business support functions — including People Ops, HR Business Partners, Security, Finance, and IT — to ensure every hire is seamless from first touch to first day and beyond.

This role is ideal for a full-lifecycle recruiter who thrives in ambiguity, is energized by building rather than maintaining, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional candidate experience — even under high-volume, high-growth pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process including sourcing, attraction, screening, submission, interview scheduling, offer negotiation, and offer letter administration.
• Work across the areas of AI, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Product Engineering/Design, and DevOps in both the Commercial and Public Sector spaces. 
• Partner directly with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and build effective sourcing and interview strategies.
• Proactively source and build talent pipelines for highly specialized, competitive technical talent, using creative and diverse sourcing channels.
• Deliver a consistently high-quality candidate experience at every touchpoint, acting as an ambassador for the company brand in a competitive talent market.
• Help implement new recruiting processes, workflows, and best practices as an early member of a newly formed in-house TA team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business support functions — People Ops, HRBPs, Security, Finance, and IT — to ensure smooth requisition approvals, background checks, compliance steps, and onboarding handoffs.
• Manage offer negotiations and extend offer letters, balancing candidate expectations with internal compensation frameworks.
• Maintain compliance with EEOC regulations and other applicable employment laws throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics to inform hiring strategy and continuously improve process efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on market trends, talent availability, and competitive positioning within the AI and technical talent space.
• Support the scaling of the recruiting function as hiring volume and team structure evolve across North America and Europe.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• 5+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience, with a strong track record recruiting for technical roles.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting in one or more of the following spaces: AI/ML, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Product Engineering, Product Design, or DevOps.
• Experience working within the Public Sector and highly cleared positions up to TS/SCI FSP.
• Ability to manage a high-volume requisition load while maintaining candidate experience quality and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to partner directly with hiring managers and senior stakeholders as a strategic advisor, not just an order-taker.
• Experience building or actively contributing to recruiting processes in a growing or newly formed team environment.
• Strong sourcing skills across multiple channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, niche technical communities, etc.).
• Solid working knowledge of EEOC compliance and general employment law as it relates to recruiting practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy while collaborating within a broader TA team structure.

Qualifications and Skills Desired

• Experience recruiting for public sector, federal, or defense-related roles.
• Experience recruiting specifically in AI/ML talent markets at various seniority levels (IC through senior/staff).
• Prior experience helping stand up a new recruiting function, team, or process from scratch.
• Certifications such as AIRS, PHR/SPHR, or similar TA/HR credentials.
• Experience partnering with Security, Finance, or IT teams on hiring-related compliance or onboarding workflows.
• Experience with Greenhouse applicant tracking systems (ATS) is strongly preferred.

Location and Work Environment

• This is a hybrid role based out of our Reston, Virginia office, which serves as Seekr’s headquarters and is home to our People and Culture team
• The role follows an in-office schedule on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (for all staff in this office), with flexibility to work remote on Wednesday and Friday
• We offer company provided lunches weekly for employees in the office
• Free on-site parking is available for all staff at our Reston location

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About the Company: 

Company Benefits:

• Meaningful Mission & Impact - Work with a deeply talented, collaborative team solving some of the toughest AI challenges that matter.
• Equity Ownership– RSUs that let you share directly in Seekr’s long‑term success and growth.
• Time Off That Respects Real Life – Unlimited PTO plus 14 paid company holidays to truly recharge.
• Work Your Way– A flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX.
• Competitive Total Rewards– A role‑appropriate compensation structure that supports long‑term growth, including base salary, bonuses, or commission plans depending on role.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Build your future with a retirement plan that includes employer matching.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one—for you and your family.
• Parental Leave– Paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.

Important Notice: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.Seekr is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.