Senior Talent Partner - US

Runware is looking for a Senior Talent Partner who knows the US tech ecosystem, understands AI and infrastructure, and can become one of Runware's key people on the ground as we expand in the US.

What You'll Do

Build Our US Team

• Own and support hiring across strategic US roles, particularly in:
  • AI / Machine Learning
  • Infrastructure & Compute
  • Software Engineering
  • Product
  • Leadership and strategic hires
• Work directly with founders and senior leaders to understand underlying hiring needs rather than simply executing against open requisitions.

Build a Network, Not Just a Pipeline

• Develop strong relationships within the US AI and technology ecosystem.
• Build long-term networks of engineers, founders, operators, and technical leaders.
• Attend and help identify relevant meetups, conferences, and industry events.
• Create relationships with passive talent not actively job seeking.
• Help elevate Runware's presence within the US AI community.
• Identify creative ways to reach exceptional people.

Understand the Technology

• Maintain comfort in highly technical environments and concepts (AI inference, GPUs, distributed systems, ML infrastructure, data centers).
• Conduct credible, informed conversations with highly technical candidates.

Help Build Runware in the US

Assist with broader company-building topics as we establish and grow Runware Inc., including:

• US employment practices and market expectations
• Employment contracts and onboarding
• Benefits and People processes
• Local vendors, partners, and employee experience for the US team
• Identifying when external HR, legal, or specialist support is needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Partnering, executive search, or similar roles.
• Strong track record recruiting technical profiles in the US.
• Good understanding of the US technology ecosystem.
• Experience recruiting within AI, ML, infrastructure, cloud, developer tools, or highly technical environments.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior engineers, technical leaders, and founders.
• A strong network or clear evidence of knowing how to build one.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving startup environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions independently.
• Interest in broader People and company-building topics beyond recruitment.
• Strong ownership mentality.

Nice to Have

• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Existing network within the AI / ML ecosystem.
• Experience in an early-stage or high-growth startup.
• Experience helping an international company establish or scale its US presence.
• Exposure to US People Ops, employment, or benefits topics.
• Experience recruiting Staff+, Principal, leadership, or specialized technical profiles.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, public holidays)
• Meaningful stock options
• Remote-first setup
• Flexible hours outside core collaboration blocks
• Family leave (paid maternity, paternity, and caregiver time)