Talent Lead

About Squint

Squint is the Industrial Intelligence Platform designed to empower the skilled workers responsible for creating everyday products. Our unique technology consolidates all operational context into a bespoke industrial knowledge graph for each client. Leveraging AI and AR, this foundation enables frontline workers on factory floors and in the field to access precise information exactly when and where it is needed.

Impact and Recognition

Trusted by Fortune 500 companies in manufacturing, field services, and utilities, Squint helps reduce downtime, minimize waste, and enhance productivity at scale. Having raised $40 million in Series B funding at a $265 million valuation, and backed by prestigious investors like Sequoia Capital, Menlo Ventures, TCV, and The Westly Group, Squint's leadership has earned Forbes' 30 Under 30 honors for Manufacturing and Industry, and the company was named a top innovative AR/VR firm by Fast Company in 2026.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Talent Lead to establish and lead Squint's recruiting efforts from inception. This hybrid role requires managing end-to-end recruitment for key roles across departments, while also developing recruiting infrastructure, processes, and employer branding to attract talent in the competitive AI space.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct full recruitment cycles including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring critical positions in Engineering, Go-To-Market, and other teams.
• Create and implement effective recruiting systems such as applicant tracking tools, interview scorecards, and interviewer training, ensuring quality hires as the company scales.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to convert broad staffing goals into targeted hiring plans and maintain consistent evaluation standards.
• Enhance Squint's external talent brand presence through improved candidate communication, event participation, and online engagement.
• Contribute to the development of People Operations functions like onboarding, system management, and early performance evaluation processes.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience founding or significantly expanding a recruiting function, ideally in high-growth startup environments.
• Balance efficiency with maintaining strong candidate experience and high hiring standards.
• Able to work directly with company founders and senior executives on pivotal hires.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and establishing recruitment processes from the ground up.

Qualifications

• At least six years in recruiting, with a solid history of managing full recruitment cycles for both technical and GTM positions.
• Experience building or scaling recruiting organizations within fast-developing startups.
• Skilled at managing relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable in current ATS tools such as Ashby or Greenhouse.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the $180,000 to $215,000 range plus equity.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• Lunch and dinner provided.
• Wellness programs and Maven family planning benefits.
• Partnership with Care.com and mental health services.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and public transportation.
• Company retreats.

Office Location

This role is based at our San Francisco office and emphasizes the value of in-person collaboration.

Commitment to Diversity

Squint is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, age, or protected status, encouraging applications even if candidates do not meet every qualification perfectly.