Head of Talent

About HUDHUD's mission is to build reliable, fair and open infrastructure for AI data. We want data to be valuable for the people who create it and trustworthy for the labs that train on it. Our team is a quickly growing group of researchers, engineers and operators building the economy that shapes what AI will become. Backed by $16M from top VCs and YC (W25), our marketplace and platform are used by startups, Fortune 500 companies and frontier labs.About the roleWe’re hiring a Head of Talent to hire strong engineers and GTM leaders so we can keep up with our rapid growth. That said, our bar is high because we believe HUD will only be 30-40 people in an end state - our marketplace model means scaling revenue does not rely on scaling headcount. Your challenge is to identify and sign these exceptional talent.ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end recruiting across technical and GTM rolesBuild and optimize recruiting ops and tooling, automating workflows whenever possiblePartner closely with founders and team leads to define role requirements, evaluation criteria, and interview processesDevelop a strong understanding of our product to effectively pitch technical candidatesSource top candidates through high-signal and unconventional channelsScreen candidates for both technical competence and product/market intuitionSupport onboarding and new hire rampHelp define and run performance review processes, leveling, and feedback systemsExperienceYou may be a good fit if you:Have experience hiring engineering, product, and GTM rolesAre comfortable evaluating candidates via portfolios and projects, not just resumesCan understand and communicate technical concepts well enough to engage credibly with candidatesAre highly organized and can manage multiple roles and pipelines simultaneouslyHave strong instincts for talent quality and bar-settingEarly-stage startup experience with ability to work independently in fast-paced environmentsStrong candidates may also have:A track record of sourcing creativelyFamiliarity with Ashby, Juicebox, and ClayExperience with vibe coding and using AI to automate workflowsExposure to or ownership of people/HR functionsExperience evaluating non-traditional candidate profilesWe prioritize technical aptitude and learning potential over years of experience. Motivated candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet all criteria.Team & company detailsTeam Size: ~25 people currently, mostly full-time in-person, but some remote.Our team: Our team includes 4 International Olympiad medalists (IOI, ILO, IPhO), serial AI startup founders, and researchers with publications at ICLR, NeurIPS, etc.Company stage: We have 8 figures in funding and are scaling profitably and quickly to meet very strong demand.LogisticsEmployment: Full-time.Location: San Francisco office only for this role.Visa Sponsorship: We provide support for relocation and visas for strong full-time candidates to the US or Singapore.Timeline: Applications are rolling. The process is 2 technical interviews and a 2-3 day work trial.What we offerCompetitive compensation100% covered top-of-the-line medical, dental, and vision (US and Singapore employees)Lunch and dinner for in-office employeesCompany-wide holiday break (Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day) on top of PTO and paid holidaysOther perks including an Equinox membership, 401k, and commuter benefits (US employees) and a health/wellness stipend (Singapore employees)Unlimited* access to tokens for ChatGPT, Claude Code, Cursor, etc. *By unlimited, we mean no one on our token usage leaderboard has ever hit a limit. So we have no idea what the limit is.Two top-floor offices in San Francisco’s Union Square and Singapore’s Raffles PlaceAnnual travel budget to visit either officeCompensationActual offers are adjusted for experience and location, but our base salary bands areSan Francisco: $140,000 - $210,000Due to high volume, we may not actively respond to every application, but feel free to contact us at recruiting@hud.so or elsewhere if we missed your application!