Senior Principal Recruiter – Data & AI

Are you ready to work at the forefront of innovation in Data and AI? Harrison Clarke is seeking a Senior Principal Recruiter to join our high-performing team, partnering with some of the most exciting VC-backed AI startups shaping the future.

About the Role

As a Senior Principal Recruiter in our Data & AI division, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of venture-backed companies that are leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML technologies to solve real-world problems. From early-stage disruptors to rapidly scaling startups, you’ll play a critical role in building world-class technical teams.

This is a unique opportunity to operate in one of the most dynamic talent markets globally, giving you exposure to exceptional candidates from frontier AI labs and top-tier research environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with founders, hiring managers, and investors to define and deliver on hiring strategies
• Leading end-to-end recruitment processes for highly technical roles
• Building and maintaining strong talent pipelines across the global AI ecosystem
• Advising clients on market trends, talent insights, and hiring best practices
• Developing long-term relationships with candidates from leading AI research labs and companies

Typical Roles You’ll Recruit For

• Research Engineers
• Research Scientists
• MLOps Engineers
• Data Scientists
• AI/ML Engineers

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in recruiting for Data, AI, or highly technical domains
• Strong track record of placing senior and niche talent
• Ability to engage credibly with technical stakeholders and candidates
• Commercial mindset with a passion for working in high-growth environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Why Join Harrison Clarke?

• Work at the cutting edge of AI and emerging technologies
• Partner with innovative, VC-backed startups solving meaningful problems
• Gain exposure to world-leading AI talent and research communities
• Be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and fast-growing team
• Clear progression opportunities and a high-performance culture

If you’re excited about shaping the future of AI by connecting exceptional talent with groundbreaking companies, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something transformative.