Principal Talent Partner

San Francisco (SF)full timeRemote

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senior

$180k–$200k

H1B: no

Amperesand The Principal Talent Partner at Amperesand leads recruiting for senior and business-critical roles including executive leadership and principal engineers. They partner closely with C-Suite and manage complex offer negotiations.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end recruiting for:
Executive and VP-level leadership roles
Principal-level and staff-level IC engineers in highly technical domains
Partner directly with the CEO, founders, and senior leaders on search strategy, role definition, and candidate calibration
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first conversation through offer acceptance
Act as the primary closer for high-impact hires, managing:
Competing offers
Equity-heavy compensation discussions
Relocation, timing, and family considerations
Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior technical and leadership talent, including passive candidates
Design interview processes that are rigorous but efficient
Translate complex technical, organizational, and business context into compelling narratives for candidates

Qualification

8+ years of recruiting experienceExperience in deep techExceptional judgmentHigh attention to detailBonus QualificationsComfort influencing levelingPlease note

Required

8+ years of recruiting experience, including senior-level or executive hiring
Experience in deep tech, hardware, infrastructure, or highly technical environments
Proven ability to close senior candidates in competitive markets without agency support
Exceptional judgment, emotional intelligence, and executive presence
Comfortable operating with ambiguity in an early-stage environment
High attention to detail, confidentiality, and candidate care
Clear communicator who can translate complex technical and business contexts to candidates
Bonus Qualifications:
In-house experience at Series A-C startups
Experience recruiting in niche or emerging technical domains
Comfort influencing leveling, scope, and compensation strategy
Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Life Insurance

Company

Amperesand

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Remote-friendly

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