Recruiting Lead
Company: David AI
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
About David AI David AI is the first audio data research
company. We bring an R&D approach to data–developing datasets
with the same rigor AI labs bring to models. Our mission is to
bring AI into the real world, and we believe audio is the gateway.
Speech is versatile, accessible, and human—it fits naturally into
everyday life. As audio AI advances and new use cases emerge,
high-quality training data is the bottleneck. This is where David
AI comes in. David AI was founded in 2024 by a team of former Scale
AI engineers and operators. In less than a year, we’ve brought on
most FAANG companies and AI labs as customers. We recently raised a
$50M Series B from Meritech, NVIDIA, Jack Altman (Alt Capital),
Amplify Partners, First Round Capital and other Tier 1 investors.
Our team is sharp, humble, ambitious, and tight-knit. We’re looking
for the best research, engineering, product, and operations minds
to join us on our mission to push the frontier of audio AI. About
our Talent team The Talent team is responsible for building the
people side of David AI - finding, attracting, and hiring
exceptional talent across engineering, operations, research, and
other business functions. Our work shapes every part of the
company’s future, ensuring each hire raises the bar on skill,
execution, and culture. We run high-signal, high-touch hiring
processes that identify top talent quickly while delivering an
outstanding candidate experience. Partnering closely with founders,
hiring managers, and cross-functional leaders, we treat recruiting
as a core strategic function that drives David AI’s long-term
success. About this role We’re looking for a Recruiting Lead to
help scale the team that builds David AI. In this role, you’ll own
both high priority searches and the recruiting strategy and
operating model across the company, setting hiring priorities,
designing scalable processes, and ensuring we consistently raise
the bar as we grow. You’ll partner directly with our founders and
leaders on workforce planning and hiring decisions, lead and
develop the Talent team, and be accountable for recruiting
outcomes. In this role, you will Run full-cycle recruiting searches
for critical roles across the org. Lead and manage all recruiting
operations, from talent pipeline development to onboarding and
talent progression. Oversee recruiters and external agencies to
deliver hiring goals at speed. Design and refine a comprehensive
rewards framework, including compensation bands, benefits, and
organizational structure that aligns with our growth strategy and
talent philosophy. Partner with company leaders and co-founders to
deeply understand business needs, define role requirements, and
shape hiring strategies. Reduce hiring manager time spent on
recruiting operations through scalable processes and automation.
Design and run structured interview processes that assess for both
skill and culture fit. Track and analyze recruiting metrics to
identify bottlenecks and ensure we meet hiring goals. Lead
strategic initiatives to improve the Talent function, including
branding, operations, and marketing. Your background looks like 8
years of recruiting experience in fast-paced environments (e.g.,
high-growth startups, top agencies, or in-house at a leading tech
company). Prior experience leading a team or building a recruiting
function from the ground up. Proven track record of filling
technical and/or operational roles with top talent. Strong sourcing
skills with fluency in modern tools, outreach strategies, and
candidate engagement best practices. Bonus points if you have
You’re an Ashby expert and understand how to use the reporting
features to help diagnose issues within the recruiting process.
Experience hiring for AI/ML, engineering, or data-focused roles.
Experience hiring across levels from entry to executive in
competitive hiring markets. Existing network in AI, data, or deep
tech talent communities. Take a data-driven approach to track and
improve key people and talent metrics across the organization.
Benefits Unlimited PTO. Top-notch health, dental, and vision
coverage with 100% coverage for most plans. FSA & HSA access. 401k
access. Meals 2x daily through DoorDash snacks and beverages
available at the office. Unlimited company-sponsored Barry’s
classes.
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