Senior Talent Partner - US

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Talent Partner who knows the US tech ecosystem, understands AI and infrastructure, and can become one of Runware's key people on the ground as we expand in the US.

Responsibilities

• Build our US team
  • Own and support hiring across strategic US roles, particularly in:
    • AI / Machine Learning
    • Infrastructure & Compute
    • Software Engineering
    • Product
    • Leadership and other strategic hires
  • Work directly with founders and senior leaders to understand hiring needs rather than simply execute against a list of open positions.
• Build a network, not just a pipeline
  • Develop strong relationships within the US AI and technology ecosystem.
  • Build long-term networks of engineers, founders, operators, and technical leaders.
  • Attend and help identify relevant meetups, conferences, and industry events.
  • Create relationships with people who may not be actively looking for their next role.
  • Help make Runware better known within the US AI community.
  • Identify creative ways to reach exceptional people.

  San Francisco / Bay Area experience and an existing network there would be a significant advantage.

• Understand the technology

  You don’t need to be an engineer, but you should be genuinely comfortable in technical environments and interested in topics such as AI inference, GPUs, distributed systems, ML infrastructure, data centers, and the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. We expect our Talent team to understand what we're building and to be able to have credible conversations with highly technical candidates.

• Help us build Runware in the US

  As we establish and grow Runware Inc., your contribution may extend beyond recruitment to include:

  • US employment practices and market expectations.
  • Employment contracts and onboarding.
  • Benefits and People processes.
  • Local vendors and partners.
  • Employee experience for our US team.
  • Identifying when we need external HR, legal, or specialist support.

  You won’t be expected to be an employment lawyer or HR specialist, but curiosity, pragmatism, and a willingness to take ownership are key.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Partnering, executive search, or a similar role.
• Strong experience recruiting technical profiles in the US.
• Good understanding of the US technology ecosystem.
• Experience recruiting within AI, ML, infrastructure, cloud, developer tools, or another highly technical environment.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior engineers, technical leaders, and founders.
• A strong network—or clear evidence that you know how to build one.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup where roles and priorities evolve quickly.
• Able to work autonomously and make decisions without waiting for multiple layers of validation.
• Interested in broader People and company-building topics beyond recruitment.
• Strong ownership mentality: when you see something that needs doing, you help make it happen.

Nice to have

• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Existing network within the AI / ML ecosystem.
• Experience in an early-stage or high-growth startup.
• Experience helping a European or international company establish or scale its US presence.
• Exposure to US People Ops, employment, or benefits topics.
• Experience recruiting Staff+, Principal, leadership, or highly specialized technical profiles.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours with core collaboration blocks—own your schedule outside of them.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick days, and public holidays.
• Meaningful stock options—share in the upside you create.
• Remote-first setup—work from home anywhere we can employ you.
• Family leave: paid maternity, paternity, and caregiver time.
• Balanced release cycles: fast and intense pushes followed by real downtime to unplug and recharge.