About Sentient

At Sentient, we’re pioneering the decentralized artificial general intelligence (AGI) frontier, breaking free from the constraints of centralized AI models. Our cutting-edge platform is designed to democratize AI development, empowering communities to collaboratively train and control AI models in a truly open and accessible ecosystem.

Fueled by our expertise in distributed systems, cryptography, and AI, we’re building a game-changing environment that fosters open-source development and ensures fair value distribution. Say goodbye to the monopolies of the past – Sentient’s decentralized network promotes model composability and adherence to our foundational principles of transparency, trust, and inclusivity.

Imagine being part of a team that’s shaping the future of AGI, where innovation knows no boundaries, and the collective intelligence of global communities drives progress. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we redefine the AI landscape, unleashing the full potential of trustless, decentralized AGI.

Sentient is backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms including Founders’ Fund, Pantera, and Framework.

About the role

• We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of People & Talent to lead our People function and shape the future of our organization. In this transformative role, you will be instrumental in implementing effective people strategies, fostering a positive work culture, and driving our talent acquisition efforts as we continue to grow.

What you'll do

• Optimize People Operations: Evaluate existing systems and processes, upgrading or replacing them where necessary to streamline our people operations.
• Lead Talent Acquisition: Develop and execute innovative recruiting strategies to attract world-class talent. Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Build and Manage Recruiting Resources: Establish and lead high-performing recruiting resources to meet our rapid scaling needs.
• Employer Branding: Enhance our employer brand by promoting our culture and values through various channels to attract top talent.
• Compensation and Benefits Strategy: Define and communicate effective strategies for compensation, leveling, and benefits to enhance talent acquisition, management, and retention.
• Organizational Planning: Participate in organizational planning, providing insights on roles, team structures, and budgets.
• Cultural Leadership: Collaborate with the founding team to scale our culture and values as the business grows.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Work closely with the management team to align goals, strategies, and best practices.
• Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek ways to innovate and challenge the status quo, never settling for "that's just the way things are supposed to be."

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in people roles at high-performing, venture-backed tech startups, with significant experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
• Scaling Expertise: Proven track record in scaling organizations, able to quickly establish foundational systems.
• Recruiting Leadership: Demonstrated ability to attract, recruit, and retain highly skilled individuals in competitive markets.
• Team Building: Experience in building and managing effective recruiting teams.
• Decision-Making Skills: Detail-oriented yet fast-paced, capable of maintaining high standards while making quick decisions without complete data.
• Employer Branding: Ability to enhance employer branding to attract top talent.
• Cultural Leadership: Ability to foster a culture of high performance and accountability throughout the organization.
• Operational Excellence: Proficient in operationalizing people-centric programs and systems for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leadership Development: Enthusiastic about enabling leadership development within our management team to ensure our leadership scales with our growth.