Tech Delivery Recruiter (AI Focus)

Role Overview

The company is seeking a Tech Recruiter with experience in AI/Product/Quant hiring, particularly someone with a strong contingency recruitment background gained in start-up or high-growth environments.

You will partner directly with founders, CTOs, hiring managers, and technical leadership teams—owning the full recruitment lifecycle and acting as a trusted advisor on talent strategy, market intelligence, and hiring best practices.

This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially-minded recruiter who has a genuine passion for the AI and emerging technology space and thrives in a fast-moving, autonomy-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Technical Hiring

  • Manage full recruitment cycles across niche roles such as Applied AI, ML Engineering, Research Engineering, Data Science, Quant Engineering, Product, and Software Engineering.
  • Build and maintain high-quality pipelines through advanced sourcing strategies.
  • Conduct detailed technical screening and qualification.
  • Deliver a first-class candidate experience from first touchpoint to offer.
  • Present high-quality shortlists and support clients through every stage of the hiring process.

Client Partnership & Advisory

  • Partner closely with start-ups and scaling tech companies, understanding their product, culture, and technical needs.
  • Advise founders and technical leaders on role requirements, hiring strategy, and market conditions.
  • Provide insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive market forces.
  • Influence hiring decisions using data and clear recommendations.

Experience & Skills Required

  • Minimum 2 years contingency tech recruitment experience, ideally supporting start-ups or VC-backed companies.
  • Proven success hiring AI, Product, Quant, or other specialised technical roles.
  • Excellent sourcing capability and ability to engage passive candidates.
  • Confident working with highly technical talent and senior-level stakeholders.
  • Experience within an agency, tech recruitment consultancy, or similar environment.
  • Comfortable prioritising multiple searches with evolving requirements.
  • Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS/CRM systems.
  • Passion for AI, machine learning, and emerging technology sectors.

Nice to Have

  • Understanding of compensation benchmarking within AI, engineering, and quant markets.
  • Experience working with early-stage or VC-backed founders.

What the Company Offers

  • Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and deep tech companies.
  • Flexible remote working.
  • Ongoing learning in AI, sourcing, consulting, and talent strategy.
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with strong development opportunities.

Job Details

Company
Ping-HR - Rec2Rec & Sales Recruitment
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted