Engineering Recruitment Lead (Physical AI / Humanoid Robotics)

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

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.

What You'll Do

Lead end-to-end recruitment for highly specialized roles across:

Humanoid robotics (controls, perception, deep learning, reinforcement learning and others)

Embedded systems, electronics, and mechanical engineering

AI/ML, autonomy, and robotics software

Ensure roles are closed on time with strong candidate quality and high acceptance rates

Partner closely with hiring managers to define requirements, calibrate profiles, and drive decisions

Work on-site daily with engineering teams to deeply understand technical needs and culture

Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers , ensuring alignment on expectations and hiring bar

Continuously improve interview processes, technical assessments, and decision-making frameworks

Develop proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-find, niche talent in physical AI and robotics

Leverage your existing network across humanoid robotics / robotics ecosystem

Build and maintain long-term relationships with passive candidates and industry experts

Operate as a modern recruiter using AI tools, automation, and agents to increase efficiency and reach

Utilize ATS systems and LinkedIn Recruiter as core tools, while going beyond them with creative sourcing approaches

Experiment with new tools, workflows, and data-driven methods to improve hiring outcomes

Own and track hiring funnel metrics (time-to-hire, conversion rates, pipeline quality)

Identify bottlenecks in the hiring process and implement solutions quickly

Provide regular, data-backed updates to leadership and hiring teams

Conduct 1:1s with senior recruiters , mentoring and elevating hiring capabilities across the team

Help define and scale best practices for technical recruiting in a deep-tech environment

Contribute to building a high-performance talent function aligned with company growth

What We're Looking For

Proven experience leading technical recruiting for complex engineering roles (hardware + software)

Deep expertise and network within:

Humanoid robotics / robotics / physical AI ecosystem

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

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.