Senior Technical Recruiter (3 months contract)

Who we are

At Twelve Labs, we are pioneering the development of cutting-edge multimodal foundation models that have the ability to comprehend videos just like humans do. Our models have redefined the standards in video-language modeling, empowering us with more intuitive and far-reaching capabilities, and fundamentally transforming the way we interact with and analyze various forms of media.

With a remarkable $107 million in Seed and Series A funding, our company is backed by top-tier venture capital firms such as NVIDIA’s NVentures, NEA, Radical Ventures, and Index Ventures, and prominent AI visionaries and founders such as Fei-Fei Li, Silvio Savarese, Alexandr Wang and more. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an influential APAC presence in Seoul, our global footprint underscores our commitment to driving worldwide innovation.

We are a global company that values the uniqueness of each person’s journey. It is the differences in our cultural, educational, and life experiences that allow us to constantly challenge the status quo. We are looking for individuals who are motivated by our mission and eager to make an impact as we push the bounds of technology to transform the world. Join us as we revolutionize video understanding and multimodal AI.

About the Role

We’re a fast-paced startup seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in tech recruiting and a proven track record of success in startup environments. This role is critical to driving our hiring processes, building efficient recruitment systems, and delivering exceptional results in collaboration with our leadership team.

Please note: This is a 3-month contract position.

In this role you will

• Partner with leadership and executives to understand hiring needs and deliver top-tier candidates for technical and strategic roles.
• Design and implement recruitment processes from scratch, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Source, engage, and manage candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle, maintaining an exceptional candidate experience.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including LinkedIn, networking, and creative techniques, to find top talent.
• Track metrics and provide actionable insights to improve recruitment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with hiring best practices and company policies.

You may be a good fit if you have

• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on technical roles in startups.
• Proven experience building and optimizing recruitment processes from the ground up.
• Exceptional sourcing and talent engagement skills, especially for senior and executive-level hires.
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously with tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Ashby and Gem.

Even if there are a few checkboxes that aren’t ticked through your prior experience, we still encourage you to apply! If you are a 0-to-1 achiever, a ferocious learner, and a kind and fun team player who motivates others, you will find a home at Twelve Labs.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We cherish and celebrate diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company much stronger.

Benefits and Perks

🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment.

🧑‍💻 Work closely with a collaborative, mission-driven team on cutting-edge AI technology.

🦷 Full health, dental, and vision benefits

✈️ Extremely flexible PTO and parental leave policy. Office closed the week of Christmas and New Years.

🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in San Francisco and Seoul and coworking stipend

🛂 VISA support (such as H1B and OPT transfer for US employees)