Talent Acquisition Lead

ResponsibilitiesOwn the complete hiring lifecycle for international technical roles — requisition intake, global sourcing strategy, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and closure — with a primary focus on Robotics.Personally source and close critical, niche robotics and deep-tech positions, including:VLA (Vision-Language-Action) Research ScientistMultimodal AI EngineerRobotics Control EngineerEmbedded Engineer / Embedded ArchitectFirmware EngineerMechatronics Engineerand other emerging robotics/AI-adjacent specializations as they arise.Product ManagerEngineering ManagerSolution ArchitectBuild and manage sourcing strategies tailored to each target geography (US, UK, Germany, Japan, Korea, etc.), accounting for local talent pools, compensation norms, visa/work-authorization pathways, and market-specific sourcing channels.Partner with hiring managers and technical leadership to translate complex, highly specialized role requirements into clear scorecards and search strategies.Build and maintain a strong global pipeline/network of passive robotics and deep-tech talent, including through direct headhunting, niche technical communities, conferences, and executive search partners where needed.Conduct market mapping and competitor intelligence (compensation benchmarks, talent availability, competitor hiring patterns) across each target country for robotics-specific roles.Track and report hiring funnel metrics (TAT, source mix, offer-to-join ratio, cost per hire, drop-off rate) specific to international/robotics requisitions.Manage cross-border offer structuring and negotiation, working closely with HR/legal/compliance teams on region-specific employment norms, relocation, and visa sponsorship where applicable.Standardize technical evaluation frameworks and interview scorecards for robotics and AI-adjacent roles across all target countries.Manage confidential and business-critical international hiring mandates directly with founders/CXO stakeholders.Own candidate experience end-to-end for international hires — from engagement through offer, documentation, and a smooth cross-border onboarding handoff.