Engineering Recruitment Lead (Physical AI / Humanoid Robotics)

Job description

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further. # About the Role We're hiring an **Engineering Recruitment Lead** to join our Recruitment team based in London. This is not a traditional recruiting role. You will act as a **strategic hiring leader embedded within engineering**, responsible for delivering critical hires across robotics, AI, and hardware — at speed and quality. You will own the **end-to-end hiring strategy**, build high-performance pipelines in niche domains, and continuously optimize how we attract and close top-tier talent in one of the most competitive markets globally. # What You'll Do - Lead **end-to-end recruitment** for highly specialized roles across: - Humanoid robotics (controls, perception, deep learning, reinforcement learning and others) - Embedded systems, electronics, and mechanical engineering - AI/ML, autonomy, and robotics software - Ensure **roles are closed on time** with strong candidate quality and high acceptance rates - Partner closely with hiring managers to define requirements, calibrate profiles, and drive decisions - Work **on-site daily with engineering teams** to deeply understand technical needs and culture - Act as a **trusted advisor to hiring managers**, ensuring alignment on expectations and hiring bar - Continuously improve interview processes, technical assessments, and decision-making frameworks - Develop proactive sourcing strategies for **hard-to-find, niche talent in physical AI and robotics** - Leverage your **existing network across humanoid robotics / robotics ecosystem** - Build and maintain long-term relationships with passive candidates and industry experts - Operate as a **modern recruiter using AI tools, automation, and agents** to increase efficiency and reach - Utilize **ATS systems and LinkedIn Recruiter** as core tools, while going beyond them with creative sourcing approaches - Experiment with new tools, workflows, and data-driven methods to improve hiring outcomes - Own and track hiring funnel metrics (time-to-hire, conversion rates, pipeline quality) - Identify **bottlenecks in the hiring process** and implement solutions quickly - Provide **regular, data-backed updates** to leadership and hiring teams - Conduct **1:1s with senior recruiters**, mentoring and elevating hiring capabilities across the team - Help define and scale best practices for technical recruiting in a deep-tech environment - Contribute to building a **high-performance talent function** aligned with company growth # What We're Looking For - Proven experience leading **technical recruiting for complex engineering roles** (hardware + software) - Deep expertise and network within: - **Humanoid robotics / robotics / physical AI ecosystem** - Strong understanding of engineering domains: - Robotics systems, embedded systems, AI/ML, autonomy - Track record of **closing high-impact roles in competitive markets** - Experience working closely with **engineering stakeholders in fast-paced environments** - Hands-on experience with: - ATS platforms (e.g. Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby) - LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced sourcing techniques - Strong adoption of **AI tools, automation, and innovative sourcing strategies** - Data-driven mindset with ability to diagnose pipeline issues and optimize processes # What We Offer - Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale. - 30+ paid days off, including 23 days of annual leave, all UK bank holidays, and additional company closure days (including Christmas–New Year shutdown). - Private healthcare, including virtual and in-person care. - Pension scheme with 8% total contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings. - Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office. - Work at the frontier - collaborate daily with world-class engineers, researchers, and product experts building the next generation of AI and humanoid robotics. - Real ownership - direct access to founding leadership, meaningful input on product direction, and the ability to drive key initiatives from day one.