Senior Technical Recruiter – Build the Team Behind Physical AI

Zurich | Hybrid | High-Impact Role

What if your next hire helped power the future of energy and intelligence itself?

Physical AI, a real model of the world, is emerging as a foundational layer for the next generation of technological progress. Our client is already deploying models across four continents, supporting the infrastructure required for an increasingly intelligent world.

Now they’re scaling. And they’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter who can build the team that builds the future.

The Mission

This isn’t a requisition-filling role.

It’s a strategic, front-row seat to scaling one of Europe’s most ambitious AI ventures.

You’ll partner directly with founders and senior leaders to attract, assess and close world-class AI engineers, ML researchers, and technical operators. You’ll shape hiring strategy, elevate standards, and build long-term pipelines before demand even materialises.

If you can discuss model training one minute and negotiate an offer the next, keep reading.

What You’ll Own

• End-to-end recruitment for highly technical roles (AI/ML, MLOps, infrastructure, data)

• Creative sourcing strategies that unlock top-tier passive talent

• Strategic talent pipelines aligned to an ambitious AI roadmap

• Advisory on interview design, assessment rigor and candidate experience

• Market intelligence on compensation, competitor dynamics and talent trends

• Compliance with Swiss labour law, visa and immigration frameworks

• Employer branding initiatives (events, hackathons, university partnerships)

• People projects that strengthen retention, culture and engagement

You won’t just hire talent. You’ll help architect the organisation.

What Makes You a Fit

• 5+ years in technical recruiting, including 3+ years hiring engineering talent in Switzerland

• Deep technical fluency — you can comfortably discuss model training, MLOps, cloud infrastructure, and data pipelines

• Strong knowledge of the AI/ML ecosystem (academic hubs, open-source communities, conferences)

• Experience working closely with founders in high-growth startup environments

• A track record of delivering in competitive markets under tight timelines

• Strong grasp of Swiss employment regulations and work permit processes

• Based in Zurich and authorised to work in Switzerland

• Fluent in English (German is a plus)
   

Who Thrives Here

You move fast,  but never lower the bar.
You build pipelines before they’re needed.
You challenge hiring managers thoughtfully and win trust through credibility.
You’re curious about how things work, and that curiosity makes you a sharper recruiter.
You’re comfortable in ambiguity and energised by momentum.

This is a performance-driven, high-clock-speed environment. Service mindset. Adventurous spirit. Data-informed decisions. Clear communication. Zero complacency.

Why This Role Matters

AI doesn’t scale itself. Teams do.

If you want to play a defining role in building a category-shaping company and not just supporting it, this is your moment.

Zurich-based. Global ambition. Trillion-dollar trajectory.

If this sounds like you  let’s start a conversation.

Contact
Peter Wharton
[email protected]