Technical Talent Sourcer
About Phaidra
Phaidra is building the future of industrial automation.
The world today is filled with static, monolithic infrastructure. Factories, power plants, buildings, etc. operate the same they've operated for decades — because the controls programming is hard-coded. Thousands of lines of rules and heuristics that define how the machines interact with each other. The result of all this hard-coding is that facilities are frozen in time, unable to adapt to their environment while their performance slowly degrades.
Phaidra creates AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector, enabling industrial facilities to automatically learn and improve over time. Specifically:
- We use reinforcement learning algorithms to provide this intelligence, converting raw sensor data into high-value actions and decisions.
- We focus on industrial applications, which tend to be well-sensorized with measurable KPIs — perfect for reinforcement learning.
- We enable domain experts (our users) to configure the AI control systems (i.e. agents) without writing code. They define what they want their AI agents to do, and we do it for them.
Our team has a track record of applying AI to some of the toughest problems. From achieving superhuman performance with DeepMind's AlphaGo, to reducing the energy required to cool Google's Data Centers by 40%, we deeply understand AI and how to apply it in production for massive impact.
Phaidra’s ability to achieve its mission is determined by our ability to work together — as defined by our core values: Transparency, Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Ownership, and Empathy. We seek individuals who embody these values, as they are instrumental in ensuring our team consistently delivers excellence and fosters an engaging and supportive culture
Phaidra is based in the USA but 100% remote; we do not have a physical office. We hire employees internationally with the help of our partner, OysterHR. Our team is currently located throughout the USA, Canada, UK, Norway, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Japan, Singapore, and India.
**Please only apply to one opening. If you are a better fit for another opening, our team will move your application. Candidates who apply to multiple openings will not be considered.**
Who You Are
You’re a self-starter and you’re comfortable with the unknown. You’re agile, accountable, curious, and obsessed with improvement, both in yourself and in others. You like a challenge, aren’t afraid to fail and learn from your missteps and are excited to help build a world-class company from the ground up.
As a Technical Talent Sourcer, you will support Phaidra’s People Operations team. You must be highly disciplined and organized to succeed in our results-based environment.
Please note that we are a fully distributed company, and team time zones vary widely therefore we are looking for someone based on the East Coast.
Responsibilities
- Use all resources to look for and connect with potential candidates
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify/understand each position’s requirements
- Provide skilled sourcing techniques for technical roles requiring a greater candidate pool.
- Apply strong recruitment skills including short-listing applicant pools to qualifications needed and conducting phone screens for various functional groups.
- Serve as TA support providing assistance for the TA team, able to recruit for a variety of positions/roles for multiple job postings at one time
- Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals
- Log candidate information in our Applicant Tracking System and other internal databases
- Measure and report on recruiting metrics, like source of hire and time-to-fill
Key Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Talent Sourcing Specialist, Sourcer or similar role
- Deep understanding of the technical industry landscape and technically skilled to identify and screen qualified talent
- Proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships
- Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing work environment with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks and manage time efficiently
- Experience with an ATS (we use Greenhouse), and Google Workspace is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English, including strong active listening skills
- Excellent organizational skill and high attention to detail
- High degree of critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal abilities
- Able to work well asynchronously and independently with a low level of direction
- Able to use external resources appropriately
- Demonstrative of Phaidra’s values - transparency, collaboration, agility, ownership, and empathy
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Startup experience
- Remote, globally distributed workforce experience
- International sourcing experience
Base Pay
- United States Residents: $40-$100/hour
General Interview Process
- Initial screening interview with a People Operations team member (30 minutes)
- Interview with another People Operations team member (30 minutes)
- Take home assignment
- Interview with Phaidra’s Director of People and external recruiter (1 hour)
- Meeting with member of the technical team (30 minutes)
Benefits & Perks
- Fast-paced and team-oriented environment where you will be instrumental in the direction of the company.
- Phaidra is a 100% remote company with a digital nomad policy.
- Competitive compensation & equity.
- Outsized responsibilities & professional development.
- Training is foundational; functional, customer immersion, and development training.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (exact benefits vary by region).
- Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 20 days off per year requirement.
- Paid parental leave (exact benefits vary by region).
- Home office setup allowance, coworking space stipend, and company MacBook.
*Please note that Phaidra’s benefits and perks listed above do not apply to temporary employees such as interns.
On being Remote
We are thoughtful about remote collaboration. We look to the pioneers - like Gitlab - for inspiration and best practices to create a stellar remote work environment. We have a documentation-first culture and actively practice asynchronous communication in everything we do. Our team stays connected through tools like Slack and video chat. Most teams meet daily, and we have dedicated all-hands meetings weekly to build strong relationships. We hold virtual team building events once per quarter - and even hold virtual socials to watch rocket launches! We have had all-company summits in locations like Seattle, Athens, Goa, and Barcelona.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Phaidra is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Phaidra is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome diversity and strive to maintain an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance with completing the application process, please contact us at hiring@phaidra.ai.
E-Verify Notice
Phaidra participates in E-Verify, an employment authorization database provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA). As required by law, we will provide the SSA and, if necessary, the DHS, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization for those residing in the United States.
Additional information about E-Verify can be found here.
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WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITERS.