About us:

Axiomatic AI is building a new class of AI systems designed to reason with the rigor of the scientific method. By combining deep learning with formal logic and physics-based modeling, we create verifiable, interpretable AI systems that collaborate with and support human researchers in high-stakes scientific and engineering workflows.

Our mission, 30×30, is to deliver a 30× improvement in the speed, accessibility, and cost of semiconductor and photonic hardware development by 2030.

We aim to revolutionize hardware design and simulation in these industries and are building a team of highly motivated professionals to bring these innovations from research into commercial products.

Position overview

As a Talent Specialist, you will play a key role in accelerating Axiomatic AI’s hiring engine by building high-quality pipelines for priority technical roles. You will act as an execution-focused hiring partner, ensuring that well-qualified, thoughtfully pre-screened candidates reach the hiring team with clarity, structure, and strong signal-to-noise.

We are hiring globally, with active openings across the United States, Spain, and Canada, and this role will support multi-country searches in a deep-tech environment.

This position sits at the intersection of talent strategy and operational excellence. You will translate role briefs into targeted sourcing strategies, conduct structured pre-screens, and maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene and reporting. By combining sourcing precision, candidate experience, and process discipline, you will directly enable faster, higher-quality hiring decisions in an international setting.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on execution, structure, and continuous improvement, and who wants to contribute meaningfully to building exceptional technical teams.

Responsibilities

Drive outbound sourcing for priority roles across relevant channels.
Translate role briefs and target profiles into targeted searches and talent maps.
Continuously test and improve sourcing approaches; proactively propose creative solutions.
Maintain pipeline hygiene by reviewing inbound applicants, cleaning and triaging the funnel, and ensuring only qualified profiles progress.
On-demand conduct structured pre-screens to assess baseline fit.
Ensure early validation of essentials (e.g., location/work model constraints, availability/notice period, deal-breakers defined for the role).
Produce clear screening notes and recommendations aligned to role scorecards.
Deliver curated shortlists to the hiring team.
Ensure candidates and interviewers have clear context and timely communication regarding next steps.
Share market insights based on sourcing reality (talent availability, response patterns, competitor signals, messaging effectiveness).

Key requirements

2+ years of experience in technical recruiting or talent sourcing, ideally in deep tech / AI / engineering environments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HR, Business, Economics, Psychology, or related field).
Strong hands-on sourcing expertise — proven ability to build outbound pipelines using LinkedIn, talent maps, Boolean search, and creative research methods.
Genuine passion for research and candidate discovery
Demonstrated ability to translate role briefs into targeted sourcing strategies and structured shortlists with strong signal-to-noise.
High level of attention to detail and process discipline, ensuring clean pipeline hygiene and accurate documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to conduct structured pre-screens and communicate clearly with candidates and hiring stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in an international hiring environment.
Proactive, execution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation
Cutting-Edge Tools: Access to state-of-the-art tools and collaborative opportunities with leading experts in artificial intelligence, physics, hardware and electronic design automation.
Professional Growth: Opportunities to attend industry conferences, present research findings, and engage with the global AI research community.
Impact-Driven Culture: Join a passionate team focused on solving some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of AI and hardware.

Work model & location expectations:

Team work model:
Remote
Primary location:
N/A
Notes from the hiring manager:
Preference for CET time zone, with possible flexibility

Why join us?

At Axiomatic_AI, you will be working on technology that drives innovation in AI for scientific and engineering applications in line with our 30X30 mission.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of new AI architectures that can reason coherently and produce interpretable and verifiable solutions. Consequently, see those ideas commercialized into products that will shape the future of hardware and computing, while collaborating with a global team of engineers and AI specialists.

We believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible and continuously seek to redefine the intersection of AI, with focus on formal consistency. If you're ready to take your expertise in artificial intelligence and physics to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Worried about not meeting every qualification? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed requirement. At Axiomatic-AI, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If this role excites you but your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this position or another opportunity with us.