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at FAR AI

🏢 About FAR AI

FAR AI is unique as a research incubator focused specifically on AI safety and trustworthiness, bridging the gap between academic research and commercial applications. Unlike typical tech companies, they tackle resource-intensive AI safety problems that are too big for academia but not yet ready for industry commercialization. This mission-driven environment attracts candidates passionate about ensuring AI benefits society.

About This Role

As FAR AI's first in-house recruiter, you'll build their recruiting function from the ground up while managing 5-8 concurrent technical and non-technical requisitions. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape their team composition during a critical growth phase, establishing processes that will scale with the organization's mission to develop trustworthy AI systems.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by reviewing candidate pipelines for multiple AI research roles, then meeting with technical hiring managers to refine role requirements based on evolving research priorities. You'd spend midday sourcing specialized AI safety researchers through academic networks and industry channels, while also improving ATS workflows as the first recruiter building processes. The day would likely end with candidate interviews and documenting process improvements for scaling hiring.

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🎯 Who FAR AI Is Looking For

  • Has 2-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a mix of technical roles (AI/ML researchers, engineers) and non-technical roles in mission-driven organizations
  • Demonstrates experience establishing recruiting processes in early-stage organizations (Series A or earlier) and can articulate specific improvements they've implemented
  • Shows ability to partner with technical hiring managers to scope complex AI research roles and define success metrics beyond traditional qualifications
  • Has managed competing priorities effectively, with examples of maintaining candidate quality while filling multiple roles simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

📝 Tips for Applying to FAR AI

1

Highlight any experience recruiting for AI/ML, research science, or technical safety roles - FAR AI's technical hiring will be specialized

2

Include metrics that show your impact on process improvement (e.g., 'reduced time-to-hire by X% by implementing Y system') since you'll be building their first in-house processes

3

Demonstrate understanding of their unique position between academia and industry by mentioning how you'd approach recruiting researchers who might be hesitant about leaving academia

4

Show experience with diverse hiring beyond just technical roles - FAR AI needs both researchers and operational support

5

Reference their specific mission in your application materials to show genuine alignment with AI safety work

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience establishing and improving recruiting processes in growing organizations, with specific examples', "How you've successfully partnered with technical hiring managers to scope complex roles (especially relevant for AI research positions)", 'Your approach to balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience when managing multiple concurrent requisitions', "Why you're specifically interested in FAR AI's mission and how your recruiting philosophy aligns with building a team focused on AI safety"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read FAR AI's published research and projects on their website to understand their technical focus areas
  • → Research their leadership team's backgrounds in AI safety and academia to understand their perspective
  • → Look into similar AI safety organizations (like Anthropic, Redwood Research) to understand the competitive landscape for talent
  • → Understand the difference between their incubator model versus traditional tech companies or academic labs
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach scoping and recruiting for a novel AI safety research role that doesn't have clear industry equivalents?
2 Describe a time you improved a recruiting process in a growing organization - what metrics did you track and what was the outcome?
3 How would you balance the need for rapid hiring with maintaining high standards for technical AI roles?
4 What strategies would you use to attract researchers who might be hesitant to leave academia for an industry research incubator?
5 How would you build a diverse pipeline for both technical AI roles and non-technical support roles at FAR AI?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only large-company recruiting experience without showing adaptability to early-stage environments
  • Focusing solely on technical recruiting without demonstrating experience with diverse non-technical roles
  • Using generic recruiting metrics without context for how they'd apply to FAR AI's specific mission and growth stage

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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