{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"29fe3cd696806c1a1e704cd8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/29fe3cd696806c1a1e704cd8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/29fe3cd696806c1a1e704cd8","title":"Founding Technical Recruiter","description":"Senior Technical Recruiter — Navigate AI\n\nWhy Navigate\nAt Navigate, we’re building the AI copilot for the physical world—bringing AI, AR, and computer vision to the frontline workforce. We’re starting with construction, a ~$2T industry that still runs on fragmented, outdated workflows.\nWe’ve partnered with some of the largest construction companies in the U.S. and have access to cutting-edge AI platforms—but the real challenge (and opportunity) is turning that into products people actually use every day in the field.\nThis is a chance to help build a generational company from the ground up. We’re early, moving quickly, and making foundational decisions about the product, the team, and the company itself. The problems are real, the feedback loops are tight, and the impact is immediate.\nOur team is small, highly driven, and deeply product-oriented. We work closely with users, move fast, and take ownership across everything we do. If you’re excited about building teams from first principles, partnering closely with our exec team, and helping shape how AI shows up in the real world—we’d love to work with you.\n\nRole Overview\nAs the founding recruiter, you’ll play a foundational role in building Navigate’s engineering and operations teams. This is a full-cycle role with high ownership—you’ll partner directly with hiring managers to define roles, build pipelines, and close exceptional talent.\nThis isn’t a plug-and-play recruiting role. You’ll help shape how we hire, what great looks like, and how we attract builders who want to work at the edge of AI and real-world applications.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPartner closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to deeply understand hiring needs and shape role definitions\nBuild and manage pipelines of high-quality technical talent across engineering, AI/ML, and product-facing roles\nLead full-cycle recruiting efforts—from sourcing and outreach through closing and offer negotiation\nCraft compelling narratives that resonate with top-tier candidates, especially passive talent\nAct as a strategic partner to hiring managers, advising on market trends, compensation, and hiring strategy\nContinuously improve recruiting processes, tooling, and candidate experience as we scale\nMaintain strong data hygiene and leverage tools like Ashby to track and optimize funnel performance\nHelp define and raise the bar for talent across the company\nContribute to building Navigate’s brand as a place where top engineers and operators want to work\nWhat You Bring\nWe’re looking for someone who thrives in early-stage environments and enjoys building from scratch.\nYou might be a strong fit if you:\nHave 6+ years of experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, ideally in fast-moving or early-stage companies\nHave a track record of hiring strong engineers or technical talent in competitive markets\nBuild trust quickly with both candidates and hiring partners, and operate as a true advisor\nAre highly proactive and comfortable owning ambiguous problems end-to-end\nHave strong judgment on talent and know how to identify high-signal candidates\nCommunicate clearly and thoughtfully, especially with senior or hard-to-reach candidates\nAre detail-oriented and care about both candidate experience and operational rigor\nStay close to the market—understanding where top talent is and what motivates them\nNice to Have\nExperience recruiting for AI/ML, AR/VR, or product-focused engineering roles\nExperience working closely with founders or executive teams\nFamiliarity with Ashby or similar ATS tools\nExperience helping define recruiting strategy at an early-stage company\nWhy Join Us\nBe a foundational part of building the team and culture from the ground up\nWork directly with leadership on some of the most important decisions in the company\nHelp shape a product that brings cutting-edge AI into real-world workflows\nJoin a small, high-ownership team where your impact is immediate and visible\nCompetitive compensation and meaningful equity","company":"Navigate Ai","rawCompany":"navigate ai","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-28T04:04:06.814Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1071.00","title":"Human Resources Specialists","slug":"human-resources-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.00","title":"Computer Occupations, All Other","slug":"computer-occupations-all-other"},{"code":"27-2012.04","title":"Talent Directors","slug":"talent-directors"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"561312","title":"Executive Search Services","slug":"executive-search-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Founding Technical Recruiter","description":"Senior Technical Recruiter — Navigate AI\n\nWhy Navigate\nAt Navigate, we’re building the AI copilot for the physical world—bringing AI, AR, and computer vision to the frontline workforce. 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