Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract Role)

Emergent builds autonomous coding agents that replace traditional software development by generating, testing, and deploying production applications directly from plain-language intent. Our systems run in production at global scale and are used to build millions of real applications.

Since public launch, Emergent has reached $100M ARR in 8 months. 6M+ users across 190+ countries have built 6.5M+ applications on Emergent. We've raised $100M+, backed by Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Google, Lightspeed, Prosus, Together, and Y Combinator.

We're solving the hard part of AI-driven software creation: correctness, reliability, security, and scale in real production systems. The team is built by repeat founders, Olympiad medalists, IIT & IIM alumni, and leaders from Google, Amazon, and Dropbox.

We're hiring builders who want ownership, speed, and impact at global scale.

What You'll Do:

• Own hiring end-to-end across multiple functions, from role scoping to offer close.
• Partner deeply with founders and leaders to define what "A+ talent" means at Emergent.
• Design and run high-signal interview processes that are fast, fair, and bar-raising.
• Personally close critical and senior hires.
• Build and manage top-of-funnel strategy: sourcing, referrals, communities, and employer brand inputs.
• Create a predictable hiring engine: dashboards, pipelines, forecasts, and weekly hiring rhythms.
• Develop and mentor recruiters as we scale the talent team.
• Continuously improve candidate experience: every candidate should leave impressed, even if we don't hire them.

What We're Looking For:

• 4 to 10 years of experience in high-growth tech startup hiring, preferably in product, AI, or SaaS.
• Proven track record of scaling teams fast without dropping the bar.
• Strong experience hiring engineers and senior non-tech roles.
• Someone who can operate as both strategist and hands-on closer.
• High ownership mindset: you don't wait for perfect inputs, you create clarity.
• Excellent stakeholder management: you can challenge, influence, and align leaders.
• Deep belief that talent is the biggest competitive advantage.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world.
• Work directly with founders and leadership on talent strategy.
• Real ownership, fast learning, and meaningful equity.
• Competitive compensation and global impact.

Benefits and Perks:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
• Flexible Working Hours: work arrangements that fit your life and commitments

Let's build the future of software together.