Senior Technical Recruiter

Overview

Physical AI, a real model of the world, is the next trillion dollar opportunity and a foundational pillar for energy, robotics and superintelligence.

At Jua we are building it now. Our models already run on four continents and help power the energy buildout needed to support ever larger intelligence.

We are assembling a world-class team of researchers and entrepreneurial minds to turn this model into reality at global scale. If you want the opportunity of your life, come build physical AI with us.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to scale Jua.ai’s engineering and technical teams. In this role, you’ll combine deep technical literacy in AI and ML with recruiting execution to identify, attract and close exceptional talent.

You will be responsible not only for sourcing and closing world-class talent but also for building long-term pipelines and partnering closely with founders and hiring managers. This is a hybrid role based in Zurich, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to have a real impact.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Own and drive the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles, from sourcing and outreach to interviews, stakeholder alignment, and offer creation/negotiation

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to engage and nurture passive candidates

• Proactively build and maintain strategic talent pipelines aligned with Jua.ai’s growth roadmap

• Advise on best practices for interview processes, assessments, and candidate experience

• Ensure compliance with Swiss labour law, visa and immigration requirements, and internal standards throughout all hiring activities

• Provide market insights on compensation trends, talent availability, and competitor activity

• Act as an ambassador for Jua.ai by representing us at events and running employer branding initiatives (e.g. hackathons, meetups, university fairs).

• Support People Operations projects (e.g. process documentation, HR policy updates, or data reporting) as part of the broader People team mission

• Drive cultural and engagement initiatives that strengthen retention and reduce attrition, ensuring Jua remains a place where top talent thrives and grows

Need-to-have

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, with at least 3 years in Switzerland hiring engineering and technical talent for startups and scaleups

• Demonstrated ability to assess and discuss technical concepts (e.g. model training, MLOps, cloud infrastructure, or data pipelines) with hiring teams and candidates

• Familiarity with the AI/ML ecosystem, frameworks, academic institutions, conferences, and open-source communities

• Proven track record managing the full recruitment lifecycle

• Basic knowledge of Swiss labour law, employment practices, and work visa and immigration regulations

• Experience partnering with founders and leadership teams in a high-growth startup or tech environment

• Track record of hiring in competitive markets and delivering under tight timelines

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and advisory skills

• Based in Zurich and authorised to work in Switzerland.

• Fluent in English; German is a plus

Personal Attributes

• You balance speed with precision, moving fast while maintaining a high hiring bar

• You are proactive: you don’t wait for requisitions but build pipelines ahead of demand

• You are a trusted partner to hiring managers, challenging them when needed and guiding them to smart decisions

• You thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly, and are comfortable with shifting priorities in a startup environment

• You’re naturally curious about how technology works and channel that curiosity into smarter, more informed hiring decisions

Please note: We prioritise your answers to the application questions over your CV, so we encourage you to complete them as thoughtfully and thoroughly as possible.

At Jua, we foster a performance culture and value people who embody our beliefs of service and adventure. We prioritize agility, operating at the highest clock speed to adapt quickly to change.

We innovate on behalf of our users and leverage data supremacy to maintain our competitive edge. Through clear communication and fact-based decision-making, we ensure alignment in our pursuit of excellence.

With these principles, we aim to create a customer-focused, value-centric organization that sets new standards in the industry. We value the unique perspectives that each individual brings to the table and believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences enriches our collective journey towards growth and success.