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Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Lightning AI
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
People & Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years in Talent Acquisition
  • Significant experience leading global TA functions at a fast-scaling technology company
  • Proven success building and scaling recruiting teams and infrastructure from the ground up
  • Deep experience hiring for software engineering and AI/ML roles
  • Experience building and scaling employer brand and sourcing strategy in competitive technical talent markets
  • Strong command of TA metrics and data
Nice to have
  • Direct experience hiring for neocloud, data center, or large-scale infrastructure build-outs
  • Experience building TA functions inside AI-native or deep-tech companies at hypergrowth stage
  • Familiarity with modern sourcing and AI-assisted recruiting tools
  • Experience partnering on workforce and location strategy as part of broader business planning
  • Background scaling a TA org through a major inflection point (Series C+, pre-IPO, or similar)
What the job really is

The Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Lightning AI will lead the talent acquisition strategy globally, focusing on hiring top talent in software engineering, AI/ML, and infrastructure. This role involves building and managing a high-performing recruiting team, developing employer branding, and optimizing hiring processes to meet the demands of a fast-scaling tech company. The position requires close collaboration with technical and executive leaders to align hiring plans with business goals.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.)
  • Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays
  • Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave for family support
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack used in recruitment processes
  • Role requires navigating complex global talent markets which may involve regulatory challenges
  • High expectations for speed and quality in hiring may lead to a demanding work environment
Job score3.8/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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