Lead Technical Recruiter - Research

New York · USD 163,900-245,900 · 7+ years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Harvey is looking for a Lead Technical Recruiter to help build Harvey Labs, the AI research organization, by partnering closely with the Chief Research Officer and technical leadership.
This role focuses initially on post-training talent across data and evaluations, infrastructure, and modeling and training while owning searches end-to-end.
The position requires developing talent strategies for highly specialized AI talent markets and helping define how exceptional technical talent is identified and attracted.

Partner closely with the Chief Research Officer and Harvey Labs leadership to translate technical priorities into recruiting strategies
Own full-cycle recruiting across specialized AI/ML, research, and engineering roles
Build deep talent maps across leading AI companies, research labs, startups, academia, and open-source communities
Develop creative, high-touch sourcing and engagement strategies for exceptional talent, from experienced researchers to emerging new grads
Help leaders define new profiles, calibrate talent bars, and evolve search strategies based on market insights
Advise leadership on talent availability, competitive dynamics, compensation, and candidate motivations
Drive searches from initial market mapping through offer strategy, negotiation, and close
Use data and market intelligence to continuously improve recruiting strategy
Help build scalable recruiting processes and raise the bar for technical recruiting across Harvey

7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Experience recruiting for technical AI research teams or similarly specialized technical roles
Strong aptitude for understanding complex technical domains and evaluating candidate qualifications
Exceptional sourcer who enjoys identifying hard-to-find talent across research labs, startups, academia, open source, and other nontraditional channels
Willing to take creative, white-glove approaches to engaging and closing exceptional talent
Trusted advisor who can build credibility with highly technical leaders and candidates
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to help shape searches when the profile isn't fully defined
Strong instincts for talent and a genuine interest in the evolving AI landscape
Data-driven and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple complex searches without sacrificing candidate experience
High ownership, low ego, strong judgment, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves