Role Overview

We are looking for a senior, hands-on Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to own and scale our recruiting function end to end. This role is ideal for a technically strong recruiter with deep experience hiring for startups, who is also highly outgoing, network-driven, and visible in the tech ecosystem.

You will lead hiring across engineering, AI/ML, and product roles, while driving GTM recruiting in Dubai and the US. Beyond execution, this role requires strong market presence - building relationships, representing the company at events, and proactively attracting top talent.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruiting Ownership

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle across all roles

• Partner closely with founders and hiring managers

• Build and continuously improve recruiting processes and metrics
  
  Tech, Product & GTM Hiring

• Lead hiring for engineering, AI/ML, and product roles

• Drive GTM hiring in Dubai and the US
  
  Talent Branding & Networking

• Actively build and leverage a strong personal talent network

• Maintain a strong LinkedIn presence and follower base to attract candidates

• Regularly attend and represent the company at:

  • Tech meetups

  • Startup events

  • Founder and operator communities

• Proactively identify, approach, and attract top talent from the market
  
  Stakeholder & Process Leadership

• Run structured intake sessions and hiring plans

• Advise leadership on talent market trends and trade-offs

• Own hiring timelines and delivery with high accountability
  
  What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of recruiting experience, primarily in tech startups or scale-ups

• Strong track record hiring engineers, AI/ML, and product talent

• Experience with Dubai / Middle East hiring markets

• Experience recruiting in the US is a plus

• Strong personal brand and network in the tech ecosystem
  
  Traits & Mindset

• Highly outgoing and relationship-driven

• Comfortable representing the company publicly

• Proactive, scrappy, and execution-focused

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments
  
  Why This Role

• Full ownership of recruiting as a function

• Direct exposure to founders and leadership

• High-impact role supporting global expansion

• Opportunity to shape both hiring strategy and talent brand