Senior Technical Recruiter - Data/AI/Cloud

About Nerdery and Being a “Nerd.”
Nerdery is a digital product consultancy. Much more than consultants, we’re allies and guides on our clients’ digital journey – helping them to grow their business and delight their customers through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology. As true partners, we prepare our clients for the opportunities in front of them, help them achieve their goals, and quickly deliver value for their customers. We do this by solving problems in creative ways across strategy, design, and technology.

At Nerdery, we’re not defined by our job titles but by the impact we make. You’ll work directly and closely with some of the world’s best brands to help create innovative digital products that serve everyone. As Nerds, our insight, innovation, and expertise are celebrated, and our growth is not only encouraged but expected. Being a Nerd means stepping up and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.  We’re curious, fearless (well, not totally fearless – there are heights and spiders, after all), and always our authentic selves.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep experience and expertise hiring top talent in the Data/AI/Cloud space to join our team!  We invite you to check out the details below and consider whether becoming a Nerd is the next step in your career journey.

The Senior Technical Recruiter - Data, AI & Cloud is a critical role responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent in the rapidly evolving fields of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing with a particular focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This individual will build and maintain a robust talent pipeline, proactively source candidates with highly specialized skillsets, and partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and contribute to the strategic growth of our Data, AI, and Cloud initiatives. The Senior Technical Recruiter plays a pivotal role in ensuring Nerdery remains competitive by securing the best Data, AI and Cloud talent in the market.

What things you will do as a Nerd?

• Lead by example and help drive a high-level of performance to meet the company's ambitious hiring plans, particularly within the Data, AI, and Cloud space.
• Manage individual requisition load, contributing to sourcing and hiring targets, with a strong emphasis on roles requiring expertise in GCP technologies, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and related fields.
• Hands-on management of the full cycle recruiting process for all roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience and effectively conveying the value proposition of working at Nerdery.
• Proactively source candidates through various channels, including online job boards, social media, industry events, and networking with specialized communities within the Data, AI, and Cloud ecosystems.
• Build and maintain a strong network of Data, AI, and Cloud professionals.
• Collaborate with internal hiring managers and technical leaders to deeply understand their hiring needs, technical requirements, and project roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the Data, AI, and Cloud technology landscape, including key players, emerging trends, and in-demand skillsets.
• Resolve hiring issues, including bringing new recruiting tools and ideas to the organization, with a focus on those effective in attracting Data, AI, and Cloud talent.
• Develop and implement recruiting-related programs including creative sourcing plans, with a focus on sourcing programs that generate Data, AI, and Cloud talent.
• Create, maintain and manage job postings internally and externally, ensuring they accurately reflect the technical requirements and attract qualified candidates.
• Ensure that recruiting stakeholders have the tools and training necessary to participate in the recruiting process.
• Manage outside staffing agency relationships if necessary.
• Effectively pre-board all newly hired candidates and ensure appropriate hand-off to onboarding team.
• Facilitate interview and hiring discussions with interviewers and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) – Greenhouse
• Develop strategic relationships throughout the organization
• Develop relationships with industry groups and meet-up leaders.

What Skills Will Help You Be A Successful Nerd?

• 5+ years of experience technical full-cycle recruiting, with a demonstrated track record of successfully recruiting Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers, Cloud Architects, Data Engineers, and other specialized roles within the Data, AI, and Cloud domains. 
• Deep experience recruiting specifically for GCP environments.
• Possesses a strong network of Data, AI, and Cloud professionals, with the ability to leverage those relationships to identify and attract top talent.
• Strong understanding of Data, AI, and Cloud technologies, including GCP services, machine learning frameworks, data engineering pipelines, and related concepts.
• Highly proficient in ATS functionality and enhancement.  Experience specifically with Greenhouse ATS is a plus.
• Deadline driven, communicative team player that is detail-oriented and has strong interpersonal skills
• Well-versed with working cross-functionally to help resolve hiring issues and drive hiring processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Flexible and can easily adapt to changing priorities
• Strong knowledge of the business and the industry as a whole

Are We the Right Fit For You?

The best way to get the scoop on whether Nerdery is the right place for you is to chat with current Nerds.  We would be delighted to have a conversation with you and share insight into what it’s really like to work at our organization and if it’s a place where you can thrive.  Our interview process will provide you ample opportunity to talk with other team members and assess whether the role is a good fit for your next chapter.  Take the first step and apply today – our Talent Advocates will then reach out to you to get the ball rolling!

Location Options: Remote

Must be legally authorized to work within the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nerdery is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws. Nerdery strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. All employees, other workers and representatives of Nerdery are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. Nerdery will ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, compensation, benefits, selection for training, including apprenticeship and other terms and conditions of employment. Nerdery will also provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities pursuant to all applicable laws.

Nerdery will never request a chat interview. All interviews are conducted either in person or through Google Meets. Additionally, Nerdery exclusively uses email addresses ending with @‌Nerdery.com

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