Hiring: Global Head of Talent Acquisition Company: Lightning AI Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 07:43:17 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : PyTorch About the job Experience: •10+ years in Talent Acquisition, with significant experience leading global TA functions at a fast-scaling technology company Required Skills: •This is a builder-operator role, not a caretaker one. You'll design and run the talent function that lets us hire world-class software engineers, infrastructure and data center talent, and AI researchers at the speed our roadmap demands, across geographies, across a mix of technical and specialized hiring, and without sacrificing bar or brand. •You'll report into the Chief People officer and own talent strategy globally: team, process, tooling, employer brand, and the relationships with the leaders who need great people faster than most companies think is possible. •Own global TA strategy end-to-end: build the team, systems, and processes that scale hiring across AI/ML, software engineering, neocloud, and data center functions •Partner directly with technical and executive leaders to translate roadmap and headcount plans into precise, fast-moving hiring plans •Build and lead a high-performing recruiting team, including specialized sourcing capacity for hard-to-find AI, infrastructure, and data center talent •Own employer brand and top-of-funnel strategy to compete for talent against the best AI-native and infrastructure companies in the market •Design and continuously improve interview processes, leveling, and evaluation practices so hiring stays fast, consistent, and high-bar as we scale •Build the data infrastructure behind hiring: pipeline health, funnel metrics, time-to-fill, offer acceptance, and forecasting that keeps leadership ahead of headcount needs Qualifications: •Direct experience hiring for neocloud, data center, or large-scale infrastructure build-outs •Operational familiarity with modern sourcing and AI-assisted recruiting tools •Background scaling a TA org through a major inflection point (Series C+, pre-IPO, or similar) •The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is: Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!