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Our mission is to architect AI that learns from and interacts with the world like humans do.
We're pioneering the model architectures that will make this possible. Our founding team met as PhDs at the Stanford AI Lab, where we invented State Space Models or SSMs, a new primitive for training efficient, large-scale foundation models. Our team combines deep expertise in model innovation and systems engineering paired with a design-minded product engineering team to build and ship cutting edge models and experiences.
We're funded by leading investors at Index Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners, along with Factory, Conviction, A Star, General Catalyst, SV Angel, Databricks and others. We're fortunate to have the support of many amazing advisors, and 90+ angels across many industries, including the world's foremost experts in AI.
We’re looking for our first Recruiter based in India, to help us scale our tech, go-to-market and business teams with the same thoughtfulness and precision that defines our US hiring. You’ll be responsible for identifying and hiring top talent across multiple functions including research, engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and customer success — partnering closely with leadership and helping shape how we tell the Cartesia story to the world.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and brings a mix of scrappiness, strategy, and care to every hire.
Own full-cycle recruiting for all Bangalore-based roles, from sourcing to close
Help to scale our interview processes in the country, including interview plans, rubrics and assessment criteria
Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand each team’s goals and build tailored hiring strategies
Craft compelling outreach and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Cartesia’s culture and mission
Build diverse, high-quality pipelines through sourcing, referrals, and creative channels
Manage the interview process end-to-end, ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and thoughtful candidate journey
Track hiring metrics and use data to refine processes and improve outcomes
4+ years of experience in tech, GTM or business recruiting, ideally at a high-growth startup
A proven track record of sourcing exceptional talent, and strong candidate engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple searches at, often with evolving needs
Clear communication, attention to detail, and a high bar for candidate experience
Comfort working with ambiguity and adapting quickly as we scale
Bonus: experience recruiting at an AI-focussed company
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In-office policy: We’re an in-person team based out of offices in 🇺🇸 San Francisco, 🇬🇧 London and 🇮🇳 Bangalore. We love being in the office, hanging out together, and learning from each other every day.
🌎 Visa sponsorship: We provide visa sponsorship support and assess each circumstance on a case-by-case basis. However, visa sponsorship is dependent on many factors, including the role you are applying for, and the location you are going to be based, and so we can't always guarantee success. Your Recruiter will work with you to understand your visa sponsorship needs from the first call.
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All of our work is novel and cutting edge, and execution speed is paramount. We have a high bar, and we don’t sacrifice quality or design along the way.
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We have an open & inclusive culture that’s focused on giving everyone the resources they need to succeed.
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Competitive base salary alongside attractive equity package.
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Fully covered medical insurance along with dental and vision for you and your family.
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9 weeks paternity & 12 weeks maternity leave
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A monthly stipend to help you get to and from the office.
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Take as much time as you need to recharge your batteries.
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Lunch, dinner and plenty of snacks, provided daily.
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Cartesia is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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What is the salary for this role?
Salary details will be discussed during the interview.
What experience is required?
4+ yrs of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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