Atlas Cloud is hiring: Lead Recruiter in San Francisco

The Recruiter partners with the Chief People Officer and leadership team to build and scale Atlas Cloud AI's talent acquisition function from the ground up. This role is critical to delivering top-tier technical and business talent to support our rapid growth as an AI infrastructure platform serving enterprise clients. You'll have the opportunity to build and scale the recruiting function while managing full-cycle recruitment. Responsibilities: Own full-cycle recruitment for technical roles (AI/ML engineers, cloud architects, data center operations) and business roles (sales, marketing, operations) Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, qualifications, and success criteria for highly specialized positions in AI infrastructure and data center operations Design and implement scalable recruiting processes, systems, and best practices for a fast-growing startup environment Source passive candidates through LinkedIn, technical communities, industry networks, and creative outreach strategies Manage candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance, ensuring a best-in-class process Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and onboarding logistics Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill technical positions Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate quality, offer acceptance rate) and provide regular reporting HR Support & Compliance Ensure recruiting practices comply with employment laws and regulations Support new hire orientation and onboarding in partnership with the CPO Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting documentation in BambooHR Stakeholder Management Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and leadership across the organization Manage expectations around hiring timelines, candidate quality, and market realities for competitive tech roles Provide market intelligence on compensation trends, talent availability, and recruiting strategies in AI/tech sectors Required Skills and/or Experience 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in tech, SaaS, or startup environments Proven success recruiting for technical roles (engineering, data science, cloud infrastructure) and understanding how to assess technical talent Experience building recruiting processes and systems from scratch in high-growth environments Familiarity with behavioral assessment tools (Culture Index experience a plus) Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems (BambooHR preferred) and LinkedIn Recruiter Excellent sourcing skills and creative approaches to finding passive candidates Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced startup environments with limited resources Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and business needs Diplomacy and discretion in handling confidential information Required Education and/or Credentials Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of recruiting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience Tech startup or AI/cloud infrastructure industry experience strongly preferred Location San Francisco Bay Area or New York City Compensation and Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible PTO policy Opportunity to build and shape the recruiting function at a rapidly growing AI infrastructure company About Atlas Cloud AI Atlas Cloud AI is a cutting‑edge AI infrastructure platform serving enterprise clients with cloud solutions and data center operations. We're at the forefront of AI technology and infrastructure innovation. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Human Resources Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr