About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.

About the role

Applied Intuition has reached the next level of scale so we are looking to hire a senior recruiting leader to help our engineering recruiting function succeed at this next stage of growth. This position will manage and continue to build out the largest group within our recruiting organization as it matures from startup scrappiness to large systems of scale (immediately manage 30 out of a total team of ~50). This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to take on a senior leadership role at generational growth company that is on a non-linear trajectory over the coming years. If successful in this role you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, and defense for all of humanity.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Partner with business and engineering leaders to develop comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to enable recruiting of top technical talent at scale
Build and manage high performing recruiting teams capable of delivering consistent results to the business across high volume and specialized technical roles
Utilize data, judgment, and prior experience to effectively client-manage multiple stakeholders including senior executives
Anticipate problems with recruiting across the company and partner with senior leadership and executives to come up with solutions
Work with recruiters and first-line managers to ensure closure of high priority candidates for critical roles (occasionally speaking with candidates yourself)
Mentor and develop experienced recruiters and first-line managers so that they remain happy and growing
Support special projects such as M&A and other strategic business outcomes

We’re looking for someone who has:

12+ years of technical recruiting experience, with 7+ years of experience managing large recruiting teams (including managing managers) at deeply technical organizations that are known for having a high bar for technical talent
Exceptional client management skills spanning over multiple stakeholders including executives
Experience leading teams at high growth companies that scaled quickly at the 1K-5K employees stage of growth

Nice to have:

Strong sales upbringing early in your career (ideally have had a fast trajectory at a reputable staffing agency)
Experience working in the autonomous systems, robotics, and automotive industries is a plus
Experience working at an early stage startup

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

The salary range for this position is $217,000 - $265,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company’s premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

Head of Technical Recruiting

Applied Intuition

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