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AnthropicAnthropicSan Francisco, CA

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.

240k – 295k/yr
Hybrid7+ YOERecruiting

About the role

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 RecruitingCorporate DevelopmentM&A RecruitingAcquihire ProcessesTalent AssessmentOffer StructuringStakeholder ManagementConfidentialityAts/Recruiting SystemsFounder Recruiting

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