Recruiter, Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A Recruiter partnering with Corporate Development and technical leadership to source, assess, and integrate world-class engineering and research talent through acquisitions. Requires 7+ years technical recruiting experience including 3+ years in M&A or acquihire processes.
About the job
What You'll Do
- Partner with Corporate Development and Technical Leadership to evaluate M&A targets, focusing on talent quality, cultural alignment, and strategic fit
- Build relationships with founders, technical leaders, and key engineers at target companies
- Develop deep expertise in the technical talent landscape across priority areas and lead technical talent assessments for potential acquisitions
- Own recruiting and partner to ensure an amazing onboarding experience for technical talent joining through acquisitions
- Collaborate with People, Legal, and Corp Dev to structure competitive offers that reflect both standard compensation and appropriate recognition for founders' prior work
- Maintain confidentiality and navigate sensitive conversations with discretion
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of technical recruiting experience, with at least 3 years supporting corporate development, M&A, or acquihire processes and familiarity using modern recruiting systems
- Track record of hiring engineers, research scientists, and technical leaders in highly competitive markets
- Strong understanding of what makes technical teams exceptional—and the judgment to assess whether a team meets Anthropic's high bar
- Experience navigating complex, sensitive hiring situations where discretion and trust-building are essential
- Ability to partner effectively across Corp Dev, Legal, People, and technical leadership
- Clear, direct communication style and a bias toward action
- Genuine interest in Anthropic's mission and the role M&A plays in supporting it
Nice to Have
- Experience recruiting at a high-growth AI or machine learning company
- Experience with founder recruiting or executive search in technical domains
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Salary: $240,000—$295,000 USD
- Competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous parental leave, flexible PTO, and a 401(k) plan
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Corporate Development, M&A Recruiting, Acquihire Processes, Talent Assessment, Offer Structuring, Stakeholder Management, Confidentiality, Ats/Recruiting Systems, Founder Recruiting
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