The Role
Output has built a biological reasoning model that understands biology at the scale and complexity life actually operates. Our model independently learned the principles of molecular interactions, opening up drug treatments that were previously impossible. We're already generating therapies that traditional approaches cannot reach. The hardest problems in both AI and biology are being solved here, and there is room for you to own one.
Output is currently in stealth, operated by a team of repeat founders and biotech veterans with multiple exits in AI x Bio, and backed by top-tier VCs including Y Combinator.
You will build Output's team. This is a full-cycle recruiting role covering every hire from AI research scientists to computational biologists to drug discovery leads. You need to understand both the AI/ML research community and the biotech talent landscape well enough to source, screen, and close candidates who work at the intersection of the two.
- You will own end-to-end recruiting across all roles: sourcing, outreach, screening, managing interview loops, and closing
- You will build and maintain a candidate pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and long-term relationship building with researchers and scientists in AI, biology, and drug discovery
- You will conduct first-round screening interviews, evaluating candidates with enough technical fluency to distinguish real depth from surface familiarity in AI/ML and computational biology
- You will design and continuously improve screening frameworks and interview processes, ensuring Output identifies exceptional talent efficiently and consistently
- You will represent Output at key venues including AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) and biotech events, building relationships with researchers, PhD students, and postdocs
- You will partner with the founders and hiring managers to define roles, set hiring strategy, and ensure every candidate experiences a rigorous and human process
- You will own and maintain the ATS, keeping pipeline data clean and using it to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and improve workflows
- You will manage the process through to offer: structuring competitive compensation packages, presenting offers to candidates, and handling negotiations on equity, salary, and terms
About You
- You have 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with a meaningful focus on AI/ML, research, or engineering roles
- You have a track record of sourcing and closing niche technical talent in highly competitive markets
- You have enough technical fluency in AI/ML to screen research candidates credibly: you understand the difference between someone who has trained models and someone who has used APIs, and you can assess publication records and research depth
- You are comfortable building proactive sourcing strategies and cultivating long-term candidate relationships, not just filling open roles
- You have familiarity with the AI/ML research community: key conferences, top labs, publication venues, and how researchers evaluate opportunities
- You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with researchers and scientists who are skeptical of recruiting outreach
- You have working knowledge of startup compensation structures, including equity, vesting, and how to position offers competitively against well-funded AI labs
- You are comfortable working in a stealth environment where you cannot rely on brand recognition and must sell on substance
Bonus Points
- You have experience recruiting in biotech, drug discovery, or computational biology in addition to AI/ML
- You have experience as the first or early recruiter at a startup, building processes from scratch
- You have experience with ATS platforms (Ashby, Greenhouse, or similar)
- You have experience building university partnerships or intern/new-grad pipelines
- You have a scientific or technical background that gives you deeper candidate assessment ability
Our Values
❤️ Heart: We foster a culture of ownership. We are assembling a team of individuals who are passionate and take pride in their contributions.
🏆 Excellence: We have an unwavering commitment to excellence and continuously challenge ourselves to reach the highest standards.
🚀 Practicality: We value practicality and results-oriented thinking. We are committed to making a tangible impact on the lives of patients and the broader community.
📣 Honesty: We place a high value on honesty and directness. We firmly believe in addressing issues as they arise, in an open and transparent manner.
🎮 Fun: We believe that life is too short to not have fun. Our goal is to create a workplace that is fun, engaging, rewarding and fulfilling.
What We Offer
- We encourage new and different ideas, creativity and contrarian thinking
- Healthy feedback focused environment to help you strive - leadership will have high expectations, regularly share constructive feedback, support you and help you grow, and welcome receiving feedback and ideas from you
- You own your day-to-day management. What we care about is that we all hit our milestones
- Competitive salary and equity in a growing, well-funded startup
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
