Recruiter, Mergers & Acquisitions (AI)

TL;DR

Recruiter, Mergers & Acquisitions (AI): Partnering with Corporate Development and technical leadership to source, assess, and integrate world-class technical talent through M&A and acquihire processes with an accent on evaluating talent quality, cultural alignment, and strategic fit. Focus on building relationships with founders and technical leaders to support Anthropic's mission in the competitive AI landscape.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to San Francisco, CA (Hybrid: 25%+ in-office)

Salary: $240,000 - $295,000 USD

Company

Anthropic is an AI safety company dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Partner with Corporate Development and Technical Leadership to evaluate M&A targets and assess talent quality.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, technical leaders, and key engineers at target companies.
• Lead technical talent assessments for potential acquisitions to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Own the recruiting process and collaborate on onboarding experiences for acquired technical talent.
• Structure competitive offers in partnership with People, Legal, and Corp Dev teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion during sensitive M&A hiring conversations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of technical recruiting experience, including at least 3 years in M&A, corporate development, or acquihire.
• Proven track record of hiring engineers, research scientists, and technical leaders in competitive markets.
• Strong judgment in assessing technical team quality and cultural fit.
• Ability to partner effectively across cross-functional teams including Legal, People, and technical leadership.
• Clear, direct communication style with a bias toward action.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity in San Francisco.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting at a high-growth AI or machine learning company.
• Experience with founder recruiting or executive search in technical domains.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous parental leave and flexible PTO.
• 401(k) plan with competitive salary and equity.
• Collaborative research-driven environment with frequent team discussions.
• Support for visa sponsorship where applicable.