Senior Technical Recruiter

Company Overview

Deepgram is the leading voice AI platform for developers building speech-to-text (STT), text-to-speech (TTS) and full speech-to-speech (STS) offerings. 200,000+ developers build with Deepgram's voice-native foundational models – accessed through APIs or as self-managed software – due to our unmatched accuracy, latency and pricing. Customers include software companies building voice products, co-sell partners working with large enterprises, and enterprises solving internal voice AI use cases. The company ended 2024 cash-flow positive with 400+ enterprise customers, 3.3x annual usage growth across the past 4 years, over 50,000 years of audio processed and over 1 trillion words transcribed. There is no organization in the world that understands voice better than Deepgram.

Company Operating Rhythm

At Deepgram, we expect an AI-first mindset- AI use and comfort aren't optional, they're core to how we operate, innovate, and measure performance.

Every team member who works at Deepgram is expected to actively use and experiment with advanced AI tools, and even build your own into your everyday work. We measure how effectively AI is applied to deliver results, and consistent, creative use of the latest AI capabilities is key to success here. Candidates should be comfortable adopting new models and modes quickly, integrating AI into their workflows, and continuously pushing the boundaries of what these technologies can do.

Additionally, we move at the pace of AI. Change is rapid, and you can expect your day-to-day work to evolve just as quickly. This may not be the right role if you're not excited to experiment, adapt, think on your feet, and learn constantly, or if you're seeking something highly prescriptive with a traditional 9-to-5.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you'll own full-cycle recruiting for some of our most complex and high-impact roles across Research, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Product, across both US and international markets. You'll help Deepgram scale by building pipelines across geographies, navigating regional market dynamics, and partnering closely with People Ops on compliant, scalable hiring practices.

This role requires comfort with deep technical conversations, strong judgment, and a systems-level view of recruiting — not just within one market, but across time zones, cultures, and talent pools.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for senior and hard-to-fill technical roles across Research, Engineering, and Product teams.
• Lead global recruiting efforts across multiple regions (e.g. US, EMEA, APAC), including sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates in diverse markets.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role scope, leveling, and interview plans that account for both business needs and regional talent realities.
• Build proactive sourcing strategies for niche and senior-level technical talent in the US and abroad.
• Evaluate candidates for technical depth, impact, and alignment with Deepgram's values across different cultural and regional contexts.
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience across time zones through clear communication, thoughtful process design, and operational rigor.
• Use data and funnel metrics to diagnose issues, improve signal quality, and increase hiring velocity globally.
• Collaborate with People Ops, Legal, and Finance to support compliant global hiring (employment models, offers, and regional considerations).
• Help evolve recruiting infrastructure, tools, and interview practices to support international scale.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles, with demonstrated success hiring across
  Engineering and/or Research-heavy teams
  .
• Hands-on experience leading
  global expansion efforts
  , including hiring across multiple countries or regions.
• Experience recruiting for at least two of the following domains:
  Research / ML
  ,
  Engineering
  ,
  Infrastructure / Distributed Systems
  ,
  Product.
• Strong technical literacy- you don't need to code, but you should understand how modern software systems, APIs, and ML-driven products are built. We are an AI-native company and believe in the future of these products.
• Proven ability to source and close senior-level and highly specialized technical talent in competitive, international markets.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and helping teams sharpen what "good" looks like across different regions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to push back when needed.
• A builder's mindset: you care about process quality, signal, and long-term scalability, not just filling seats.

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting in developer-focused or API-first companies.
• Familiarity with AI, ML, speech, or data-intensive systems.
• Experience supporting distributed, remote-first teams.
• Experience partnering on international employment models (EOR, contractors, or direct entities).
• Prior work in a fast-growing startup environment.