Global Specialized Domain Expert Recruiter (Contractor)

Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote · Latin America, Mexico, Europe
Experience
3 years

Job description

Outbound recruiter role for Labelbox/Alignerr, sourcing highly specialized subject matter experts (PhDs, researchers, senior practitioners) for AI projects. Paid on commission per successful placement, fully remote and flexible.

At a glance

Employment
Independent contractor
Work mode
Remote · Latin America, Mexico, Europe

What you'll do

  • Run targeted outbound sourcing campaigns to identify and engage hard-to-reach subject matter experts.
  • Recruit specialists across priority domains including scientific computing, cybersecurity, quantitative finance, engineering, mathematics, healthcare, legal, and other highly technical fields.
  • Source PhDs, researchers, professors, and experienced industry professionals with deep domain expertise.
  • Build and manage pipelines of niche, high-caliber experts for ongoing and future projects.
  • Assess candidates for technical depth, professional accomplishments, and communication skills.
  • Clearly communicate opportunities and build relationships with busy senior professionals.
  • Guide candidates efficiently through the recruiting process from initial outreach to successful placement.
  • Work independently in a fully remote, asynchronous environment on your own schedule.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition.
  • Skilled at outbound sourcing through LinkedIn, academic institutions, research communities, professional associations, GitHub, conferences, and other niche networks.
  • Comfortable identifying and engaging senior-level professionals, including PhDs, researchers, faculty, and industry experts.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and driven by performance-based compensation.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to engage professionals across cultures and time zones.
  • Based in Latin America, Mexico, Europe, or a comparable region and able to work fully remotely.

Nice to have

  • Experience recruiting research, academic, scientific, engineering, healthcare, legal, cybersecurity, quantitative finance, or other specialized talent.
  • Demonstrated success sourcing PhDs, researchers, or other difficult-to-reach expert populations.
  • Experience working in agency recruiting, executive search, or commission-based recruiting environments.
  • Some familiarity with AI, reinforcement learning, or data annotation workflows is helpful but not required.

Your team

Alignerr

A network of world-class subject matter experts who contribute their expertise to help develop, evaluate, and improve cutting-edge AI systems.

Benefits

  • Uncapped, performance-based earnings with commission for every successful placement.
  • Flexible, fully remote work with complete control over your schedule.
  • Recruit world-class experts whose knowledge helps advance cutting-edge AI technology.
  • Access a consistent pipeline of specialized recruiting opportunities across diverse technical disciplines.
  • Join a long-term opportunity with a rapidly growing organization as Alignerr continues to expand.

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About Labelbox

Shape the Future of AI

Labelbox is building the critical infrastructure that powers breakthrough AI models at leading research labs and enterprises. Since 2018, we've been pioneering data-centric approaches that are fundamental to AI development. We're the only company offering three integrated solutions for frontier AI development: Enterprise Platform & Tools, Frontier Data Labeling Service through Alignerr, and an Expert Marketplace.

Mission

We believe data will remain crucial in achieving artificial general intelligence.

Key facts

  • 2018
  • AI infrastructure / data labeling
  • Offers three integrated solutions for frontier AI development: Enterprise Platform & Tools, Frontier Data Labeling Service through Alignerr, and Expert Marketplace
  • Backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins
  • Customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading AI labs
  • Operates like an early-stage startup, focusing on impact over process

Partners & customers

SoftBankAndreessen HorowitzB CapitalGradient VenturesDatabricks VenturesKleiner Perkins

What they value

  • High-Impact Environment
  • Technical Excellence
  • Innovation at Speed
  • Continuous Growth
  • Clear Ownership