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full-timeSenior Technical Recruiter, AI/ML
Faire · San Francisco, CA
Faire is a technology wholesale platform that connects independent retailers with brands globally, leveraging data and machine learning to streamline the wholesale market. As a Senior Technical Recruiter specializing in AI/ML, you will be responsible for scaling the company's core engineering and data science teams. This role involves acting as a strategic talent advisor to senior leadership, managing full-cycle recruiting for high-stakes positions, including Staff and Principal-level roles. You will define hiring strategies, lead complex offer negotiations, and develop sourcing approaches that attract top-tier technical talent. Beyond individual search execution, you will serve as a mentor to the recruiting team, driving process improvements and ensuring data integrity within the applicant tracking system. This position is ideal for an experienced recruiter with a strong background in technical hiring who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. The role requires a candidate who can balance high-level strategic influence with hands-on sourcing and closing, while maintaining a commitment to inclusive and equitable hiring practices as the organization continues to evolve.
About Faire Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so businesses can grow and local communities can thrive. We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours. About this role As a Senior Technical Recruiter, AI/ML at Faire, you will play a critical role in scaling our fast-growing Data, Machine Learning, and Engineering teams. We are looking for someone who operates as a true talent advisor, deeply embedded with senior leadership, shaping how we hire for our most complex and high-stakes technical roles. You will be responsible for setting recruiting strategy across Data and Engineering, driving excellence in process and candidate experience, and serving as a force multiplier for the broader recruiting team. This is a senior individual contributor role with potential for direct reports for someone who is ready to own the most critical searches on the team while helping define what great technical recruiting looks like at Faire. This is a high-impact role based in San Francisco with significant scope to influence recruiting strategy as the business evolves. What You'll Do Lead full-cycle recruiting for the most complex and senior Data, ML, and Engineering roles, including Staff and Principal levels from role scoping through close. Serve as a strategic talent partner to key stakeholders, shaping role requirements, calibrating on market dynamics, and driving rigorous, data-informed hiring processes. Own and evolve sourcing strategy across Data and Engineering, building differentiated approaches through outbound campaigns, networks, events, and community partnerships to engage top-tier technical talent. Champion candidate experience at the highest level, ensuring Faire's process is transparent, efficient, and compelling from first touchpoint to offer acceptance. Lead complex offer negotiations end-to-end, providing expert guidance on competitive compensation, equity positioning, and closing strategies for senior technical hires. Maintain high data integrity within Greenhouse and produce sophisticated pipeline reporting and hiring insights that directly influence leadership decision-making. Act as a senior resource across the recruiting team, elevating best practices, sponsoring process improvements, and helping shape how Faire approaches technical recruiting at scale. Champion Faire's values and DEI commitment, ensuring inclusive pipelines and equitable hiring practices across all searches. Qualifications 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years focused on senior technical hiring across data and/or engineering disciplines (machine learning, data science, software engineering, or related fields). Demonstrated ability to close Staff+ and leadership-level technical candidates in highly competitive markets. Experience operating as a strategic partner to senior engineering or data leadership, with the credibility and business acumen to influence at the executive level. Experience recruiting in fast-paced, high-growth environments (startup or scaling tech strongly preferred). Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a complex portfolio of searches, stakeholders, and pipelines simultaneously. Data-driven mindset with a track record of using pipeline and hiring insights to drive strategic decisions. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to navigate ambiguity, build trust quickly, and drive alignment across competing priorities. Passionate about candidate experience, employer branding, and building inclusive, high-performing teams. Salary Range San Francisco, CA: the pay range for this role is $148,000 to $203,500 per year. This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Faire uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen and select applicants for this position. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Hybrid Faire employees currently go into the office 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a third flex day of their choosing (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday). Additionally, hybrid in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Specific W
| Role | Senior Technical Recruiter, AI/ML |
|---|---|
| Company | Faire |
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-02 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Senior Technical Recruiter, AI/ML at Faire: frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for this role?
- Faire has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Senior Technical Recruiter, AI/ML position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing gives San Francisco, CA as the location and does not state a work mode.
- What is the application deadline?
- Faire has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Senior Technical Recruiter, AI/ML role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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