Who We Are & Why Join Us

Avathon is the leading Industrial AI autonomy platform, helping customers across heavy industries -- energy, mining, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and logistics -- accelerate the journey toward autonomous operations. Our platform is built on a Computational Knowledge Graph foundation that contextualizes and connects operational data across siloed systems, bringing together time series, structured, unstructured, and machine vision data to power AI-driven applications in asset performance management, supply chain intelligence, visual AI, and global trade management. With capabilities spanning digital twins, normal behavior modeling, natural language processing, and computer vision, Avathon delivers real-time predictive intelligence and agentic decision-making at industrial scale.

Cutting-Edge AI Innovation -- Join a team at the forefront of AI, developing groundbreaking solutions that shape the future. High-Growth Environment -- Thrive in a fast-scaling startup where agility, collaboration, and rapid professional growth are the norm. Meaningful Impact -- Work on AI-driven projects that drive real change across industries and improve lives.

Learn more at: avathon.com

About the Role

Avathon is seeking a hands-on, high-impact Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to drive end-to-end recruiting efforts across both technical and commercial organizations.

In this role, you will balance full-lifecycle recruiting with process execution, blending deep sourcing capabilities across complex technical profiles (AI, Data Science, Software Engineering) with commercial GTM functions (Enterprise Sales, Marketing, Customer Success). You will partner directly with US executive leadership and hiring managers while collaborating with our recruitment team in India.

Responsibilities

• Own full-lifecycle recruiting across technical (AI/ML, Data Engineering, Software Architecture, Product) and GTM/commercial roles (AEs, SDRs, Field Marketing, Demand Gen, Revenue Operations).
• Develop creative, proactive multi-channel sourcing strategies to pipeline diverse, high-caliber passive talent across hyper-competitive tech markets.
• Partner closely with and provide clear guidance, candidate calibration, and process direction to our recruiting team in India to ensure global alignment and delivery execution.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor to executive leadership and hiring managers, offering market intelligence, candidate compensation guidance, and realistic timeline expectations.
• Implement structured interviewing practices, standardized scorecards, and interviewer calibration sessions to improve decision quality and candidate experience.
• Maximize Greenhouse to manage pipelines, maintain high data hygiene standards, track funnels, and generate real-time reporting metrics for leadership.
• Leverage external agency resources strategically when needed, managing vendor delivery and performance to fill niche or high-urgency roles.
• Deliver a high-touch, consistent candidate experience from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding partnership.

Required Experience

• 6+ years of progressive, full-cycle talent acquisition experience within high-growth technology or SaaS organizations, with a proven track record balancing both technical (AI/ML, Engineering) and commercial GTM (Sales, Marketing) hiring.
• Balanced recruiting expertise: Demonstrated success sourcing and closing both highly technical roles (AI, ML, Data Science, Software Engineering) and commercial GTM profiles (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success).
• Experience collaborating with offshore recruiting teams (specifically in India) to drive global hiring alignment.
• Expertise with Greenhouse ATS (or equivalent modern ATS) and a commitment to meticulous recruiting data hygiene.
• Strong understanding of structured interviewing methodologies, talent analytics, and pipeline metrics.
• Proven track record leveraging recruiting market data to consult with hiring managers and navigate complex offer negotiations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the agility to shift between executive strategy discussions and hands-on sourcing.

Why This Role Matters

At Avathon, our ability to transform industries with AI starts with our ability to attract and hire extraordinary talent.

As Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the company by building the teams that drive innovation, customer success, and long-term growth. You will create the recruiting infrastructure, employer brand, and talent strategy necessary to support Avathon's continued expansion while ensuring every candidate interaction reflects our culture and values.

This is an opportunity to build a world-class talent acquisition function, influence company-wide growth strategy, and help define the next generation of talent that will power Avathon's mission.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

Location: Candidates must be based in the Bay Area or Austin, Texas area.

Salary:

The base salary range for this role is between $130,000 to $160,000 annually.

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What are the benefits and perks at Avathon?

Our full-time employees and their loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights we offer to our U.S. full-time employees - we’d love to connect and share more!

• Evolving culture with the opportunity to drive new ideas and technology
• Stock Option Grants
• Generous Time Off Programs
• Medical Coverage, and Parental Leave Plans
• Employer-Sponsored Lifestyle Spending Account
• 401k with Employer Match
• Monthly Technology Allowance
• Contract and temporary roles are not eligible for the above benefits.

Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.