Founding Sourcing Recruiter

About Us
Symbolica is an AI research lab pioneering the application of category theory to enable logical reasoning in machines.

We’re a well-resourced, nimble team of experts on a mission to bridge the gap between theoretical mathematics and cutting-edge technologies, creating symbolic reasoning models that think like humans – precise, logical, and interpretable. While others focus on scaling data-hungry neural networks, we’re building AI that understands the structures of thought, not just patterns in data.

Our approach combines rigorous research with fast-paced, results-driven execution. We’re reimagining the very foundations of intelligence while simultaneously developing product-focused machine learning models in a tight feedback loop, where research fuels application.

Founded in 2022, we’ve raised over $30M from leading Silicon Valley investors, including Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Abstract Ventures, and Day One Ventures, to push the boundaries of applying formal mathematics and logic to machine learning.

Our vision is to create AI systems that transform industries, empowering machines to solve humanity’s most complex challenges with precision and insight. Join us to redefine the future of AI by turning groundbreaking ideas into reality.

About the role
You’ll join the founding team as our Sourcing Recruiter, taking full ownership of hiring deeply specialised technical talent in the AI space (from ML Engineers to Applied Researchers and beyond). This is a rare chance to directly shape the trajectory of the company by helping us hire the people who will build Symbolica’s core technology and future.

You’ll partner with the Talent Lead to design and run strategic searches that go far beyond traditional sourcing playbooks. You’ll spend most of your time sourcing exceptional passive talent as well as running full-cycle processes to help us move fast during high-growth periods.

📍 This is an onsite role based in our SF office (345 California St).

Your focus

• Own end-to-end sourcing strategy and recruitment execution for highly specialised AI and technical roles

• Build and maintain long-term pipelines of world-class researchers, engineers, and hybrid profiles

• Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles

• Use advanced sourcing techniques, automation, and tooling to surface hard-to-find passive talent

• Identify and engage candidates through unconventional channels and niche communities (conferences, meet-ups, specialised networks)

• Design and continuously improve sourcing ops, workflows, and AI-driven automation

• Deliver a high-touch, thoughtful candidate experience from first outreach to close

About you

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including at least 1 year sourcing for AI/ML or other deeply technical roles

• Experience operating in fast-paced, early-stage environments with minimal structure

• Comfortable flexing between pure sourcing and 360 recruitment depending on hiring needs

• Proven track record of engaging passive talent through creative, multi-channel strategies

• Experience organising hiring events (meetups, hackathons, etc.)

• Strong command of sourcing platforms (Gem preferred), automation tools, X-ray search, etc.

• Excellent communication: you can pitch a compelling story to top-tier talent

• You love the hunt: curious, proactive, persistent, and obsessive about quality

We offer competitive compensation, including an early-stage equity package, with salary and equity levels aligned to your experience and expertise.

Symbolica is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.