Staff Technical Recruiter at Genesis Molecular AI (San Mateo, CA)
Genesis Molecular AI· San Mateo, CA·
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Job description
Genesis Molecular AI is pioneering the use of AI and biophysics to transform drug discovery. Backed by leading investors such as a16z, NVIDIA (via NVentures) and Radical Ventures, we are growing thoughtfully and deliberately to build one of the most talented research and engineering teams in the world.
We are seeking a Staff Technical Recruiter to own full-cycle hiring for our AI/ML research and engineering organization. This is a high-impact individual contributor role working with our Head of Recruiting and technical leadership to bring exceptional talent into Genesis.
What You'll Do
- Own searches end-to-end across AI/ML research and engineering, from sourcing and outreach through offer and close
- Build deep knowledge of our technical roles and the competitive talent landscape to move quickly and effectively on top candidates
- Design and run our intern and new graduate hiring programs, including university partnerships, research lab relationships, and on-campus recruiting: build a repeatable, scalable process that consistently converts early career talent into future full-time hires
- Proactively map and continuously engage the global pool of top AI/ML researchers and engineers relevant to our domain, and cultivate long-term relationships so Genesis is top of mind when exceptional researchers consider their next move
- Represent Genesis at key venues (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) and build sustained relationships with faculty, PhD students, and postdocs at top research universities
- Champion an outstanding candidate experience throughout the process. Close candidates with the right balance of transparency, enthusiasm, and persistence.
- Track pipeline health and recruiting metrics in Ashby. Identify bottlenecks and continuously improve your own workflows for efficiency and impact.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a meaningful focus on AI/ML or research roles
- A track record of sourcing and closing niche technical talent in competitive markets
- Experience running or contributing to university/early career programs, including internship pipelines
- Comfort building proactive sourcing strategies and maintaining long-term candidate relationships, not just reactive hiring
- Familiarity with the AI/ML research community: key conferences, institutions, labs, and publication venues
- Data fluency and experience with modern ATS tools (Ashby experience a plus)
- Comfortable owning projects end-to-end, from initial concept through execution, while staying adaptable when priorities change quickly
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with researchers and engineers who are skeptical of recruiting processes
- Biotech background not required: curiosity and fast learning are highly valued
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package including salary and equity
- Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (covered 100% for employees)
- 401(k) plan
- Open (unlimited) PTO policy
- Paid family leave (maternity and paternity)
- Life and long- and short-term disability insurance
About Genesis Molecular AI
Genesis Molecular AI genesis.ml is pioneering foundation models for molecular AI to unlock a new era of drug design and development. Our generative and predictive AI platform, GEMS (Genesis Exploration of Molecular Space), integrates AI and physics into industry-leading models to generate and optimize drug molecules, including the breakthrough generative diffusion model Pearl businesswire.com for structure prediction. Genesis is backed by premier AI and life science investors, including a16z, NVIDIA, Rock Springs Capital, Menlo Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, and Radical Ventures. Genesis has also signed category-leading AI-pharma deals, the most recent of which was a significant expansion with Incyte (see coverage in Forbes forbes.com and GEN genengnews.com) with a total potential deal value of several billion dollars.
Genesis is headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with a fully integrated laboratory in San Diego. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why work at Genesis Molecular AI
- Culture: Described as a “meritocracy of ideas” where the strongest ideas win through evidence and reasoning, not hierarchy. Values include ownership, experimentation, candor with kindness, curiosity, and collaboration across disciplines.
- Work Environment: Flexible work environment with offices in Burlingame, San Diego, and New York. Daily meals and snacks provided in the office. Ergonomic consulting and equipment available.
- Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, and equity. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Open PTO policy, parental leave, 401(k) retirement savings, financial planning resources.
- Impact: Employees work on some of the hardest problems in drug discovery – applying cutting-edge AI to targets that are canonically undruggable, with the potential to create new treatment options for severe diseases.
- Team Composition: The company actively hires across AI research, software engineering, molecular simulation, and drug discovery disciplines, fostering an interdisciplinary environment where researchers and drug hunters co-create daily.