Recruiter

Aaru operates at the frontier of predictive intelligence, using AI to simulate and predict human behavior at scale. By generating and deploying instances of artificial intelligence that mirror humans, called agents, Aaru simulates entire populations with unprecedented accuracy. Our partners work with us for many reasons: they leverage Aaru to refine strategy in volatile geopolitical climates, cut new product innovation timelines from months to minutes, and deploy marketing campaigns that win in an era where consumers have never been harder to understand. We provide organizations with invaluable foresight, empowering them to anticipate outcomes and proactively make the right decisions at the right time, every time.

We're a small, dedicated, mission-driven team and we intend to stay that way. We believe the best work happens when exceptionally talented people are given ownership, trust and the space to operate without bureaucratic friction. We work with urgency and intellectual honesty and expect new team members to match our velocity. We seek individuals who thrive at the frontier, who push beyond conventional limits, who bring curiosity and conviction in equal measure, and who want their work to have demonstrable impact in the world. If you're energized by the idea of a small team doing things that feel impossible, let’s build together.

Aaru is looking for an exceptional Recruiter to help us find and land the most talented people in the world. This isn't a volume recruiting role. Success means closing the top 0.01% of talent across engineering and GTM operators. You'll own the full recruiting lifecycle, including building pipelines from scratch, developing deep relationships with exceptional candidates, and moving with urgency and precision.

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle end-to-end: from sourcing and outreach through offer negotiation and close for engineering and GTM roles.

• Build and maintain high-quality candidate pipelines from scratch, with a heavy emphasis on passive sourcing for profiles that don't respond to job postings.

• Develop and execute targeted outbound sourcing strategies to identify and engage the top 0.01% of talent across technical and operator roles.

• Serve as a compelling brand ambassador for Aaru in every candidate interaction, leaving a strong impression of the company regardless of outcome.

• Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, team culture, and what exceptional looks like for each position.

• Move candidates through the process with urgency and precision, minimizing friction while maintaining a high-quality experience at every touchpoint.

• Track and manage pipeline activity and recruiting metrics in Ashby, using data to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness and conversion rates.

• Stay current on the AI/ML talent landscape, including key researchers, engineers, and operators worth tracking over time.

• Contribute to the development of Aaru's employer brand and recruiting infrastructure as the company scales.

• You have 6+ years recruiting AI/ML and software engineering talent, ideally at a research-driven or deep tech company

• You have experience recruiting in a fast-moving, early-stage environment where roles are often being defined in real time

• You're comfortable building pipelines from scratch for hard-to-find profiles that don't respond to job postings

• You have strong judgment on what great looks like for technical roles and the conviction to hold the bar even when it's hard

• You have familiarity with modern recruiting tools including Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, and AI-enabled sourcing tools

• People come away from talking to you with a strong impression of Aaru, whatever the outcome

• Have enough technical fluency to have a real conversation with an engineer. You don't need to code, but you understand what they do.

• Have prior experience at a research-driven or deep tech company specifically (vs. broader tech).

• Have an existing network of passive AI/ML and engineering talent you’ve built relationships with over time.

• Have experience contributing to or building a recruiting function from the ground up at an early-stage company.

This role is based in New York City. Aaru is an in-person company, working 5 days a week in office. Candidates are expected to be located within the New York City metropolitan area or open to relocation..

At Aaru, we take care of our people. In addition to a competitive base salary and equity participation, we offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, visa sponsorship and relocation support, and various other benefits and perks.