Technical Recruiter / Head of Talent

About Glass Imaging:

Founded by former Apple engineers—the creative and technical minds behind iconic features like Portrait Mode—Glass Imaging is revolutionizing smartphone photography and imaging in general through cutting-edge computational photography and edge AI. As a well-funded, VC-backed Bay Area startup, we’re poised for rapid growth. With a team of almost 20 today, we plan to grow significantly over the next couple of years.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and hands-on Technical Recruiter / Head of Talent to spearhead our talent acquisition efforts. You will play a critical role in building and scaling our team by attracting, sourcing, and screening top-tier engineers specializing in areas such as deep learning, computer vision, imaging algorithms, C /GPU development, and edge-optimized mobile software engineering—as well as a range of general roles across our organization. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our company’s growth while working closely with our leadership team.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop & Execute Recruitment Strategies:
• Create and implement innovative, data-driven recruiting plans to meet our ambitious headcount growth targets, covering both highly specialized technical roles and more general positions. Create or refine evaluation criteria for each type of role.
• Build Talent Pipelines:
• Proactively source and engage top talent using a variety of channels—including social media, networking, referrals, and industry/academic events—to build a robust pipeline for current and future needs. Handle screening of candidates and guide them through the process.
• Collaborate with Leadership:
• Partner with hiring managers to craft compelling job descriptions, define candidate profiles, and ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience throughout the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Enhance Employer Branding:
• Develop and promote Glass Imaging’s brand as an employer of choice in the tech and imaging industries through targeted outreach and engagement with industry networks, technical communities, and academic institutions.
• Optimize Processes:
• Continuously refine recruiting practices, leverage sourcing tools, applicant tracking systems and other HR tools, and use key performance metrics to ensure efficient, high-quality hires in a fast-paced startup environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven Recruiting Expertise:
• 5 years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably within high-growth startup environments, with a strong track record of successfully scaling engineering and technical teams.
• Technical Acumen:
• A deep understanding of technical roles is ideal—especially in fields such as deep learning, computer vision, imaging algorithms, optics, Camera ISP pipelines, C development, GPU programming (OpenCL, CUDA, Metal, OpenGL), and mobile platform development (iOS and Android C libraries)—is highly desirable.
• Full-Cycle Recruiting Mastery:
• Demonstrated expertise managing every aspect of the recruitment process, from candidate sourcing to onboarding, with an ability to navigate complex hiring needs in specialized and general roles alike.
• Strategic & Data-Driven:
• A strategic thinker who leverages analytics to optimize recruiting strategies, ensuring a streamlined process that meets aggressive growth targets.
• Exceptional Communication & Relationship Building:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a knack for building strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external networks.
• Cultural Fit:
• A passion for innovation, technology, and photography, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.

Bonus Points:

• A background in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with employer branding initiatives and HR industry best practices.
• Familiarity with the tech and imaging industry landscapes.
• Experience with or desire to grow the role to cover other aspects of the HR process.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
• Enjoy a competitive salary, stock options, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), and more.
• Impact & Growth:
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cameras, smartphone photography and other applications by building a world-class team that’s redefining imaging technology.
• Dynamic Environment:
• Thrive in a friendly, collaborative startup with flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options available, though we prefer candidates based in or willing to relocate to the Bay Area). We also have a small office in Europe and plan to expand there (and possibly some remote) also, so you would be working with candidates in different time zones.

If you’re passionate about talent acquisition, excited by the challenge of scaling high-performing teams, and eager to contribute to a revolutionary company in the world of computational photography, we’d love to hear from you!