Engineering Recruitment Lead (Physical AI / Humanoid Robotics)

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Key Responsibilities

Humanoid robotics (controls, perception, deep learning, reinforcement learning and others) Embedded systems, electronics, and mechanical engineering AI/ML, autonomy,

Technical Tools

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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 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About the Role

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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.

Responsibilities

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Lead end-to-end recruitment for highly specialized roles across:
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  Humanoid robotics (controls, perception, deep learning, reinforcement learning and others)
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  Embedded systems, electronics, and mechanical engineering
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  AI/ML, autonomy, and robotics software
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Ensure roles are closed on time with strong candidate quality and high acceptance rates
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Partner closely with hiring managers to define requirements, calibrate profiles, and drive decisions
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Work on-site daily with engineering teams to deeply understand technical needs and culture
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Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, ensuring alignment on expectations and hiring bar
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Continuously improve interview processes, technical assessments, and decision-making frameworks
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Develop proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-find, niche talent in physical AI and robotics
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Leverage your existing network across humanoid robotics / robotics ecosystem
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Build and maintain long-term relationships with passive candidates and industry experts
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Operate as a modern recruiter using AI tools, automation, and agents to increase efficiency and reach
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Utilize ATS systems and LinkedIn Recruiter as core tools, while going beyond them with creative sourcing approaches
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Experiment with new tools, workflows, and data-driven methods to improve hiring outcomes
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Own and track hiring funnel metrics (time-to-hire, conversion rates, pipeline quality)
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Identify bottlenecks in the hiring process and implement solutions quickly
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Provide regular, data-backed updates to leadership and hiring teams
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Conduct 1:1s with senior recruiters, mentoring and elevating hiring capabilities across the team
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Help define and scale best practices for technical recruiting in a deep-tech environment
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Contribute to building a high-performance talent function aligned with company growth

Proven experience leading technical recruiting for complex engineering roles (hardware + software)
Deep expertise and network within:

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

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✓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.