Full Cycle Recruiter [Dubai]

About Brain Co.Brain Co. is an Applied AI startup founded by Elad Gil and Jared Kushner, and backed by many of Silicon Valley’s leading builders — including Patrick Collison (CEO of Stripe), Andrej Karpathy (Cofounder of OpenAI), Mike Krieger (CPO of Anthropic), Kevin Weil (CPO of OpenAI), and Aravind Srinivas (CEO of Perplexity).We are building an AI platform and applications for the world’s most important institutions - delivering impact on real-world problems.Our progress so farAutomated construction permitting for a sovereign government → 80% faster, unlocking $375M+ in valueOptimized supply chains for a leading global energy company → 30% lower cost, 99% reliability, preventing $100M+ in lossesStreamlined hospital patient care across national health systems → 40% better outcomes, 80% less admin workRaised a $30M Series A from top investorsBuilt a team of 40+ AI experts from Tesla, Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and DatabricksAt Brain Co., your work will be deployed in the real world, not stuck in research. We move fast, with more demand than we can serve, and are looking for exceptional people to take ownership from day one.About The RoleWe’re looking for a Full Cycle Recruiter & Workplace Manager who will play a dual, high-impact role in shaping both the talent engine and the day-to-day employee experience of Brain Co.’s UAE office.On the recruiting side, you’ll operate as a Full Cycle Technical Recruiter responsible for end-to-end hiring across Brain Co.’s UAE Engineering teams (AI/ML, AI Product, AI Deployment Lead). You’ll partner closely with our in-house recruiting team and engineering leadership, including our Head of Engineering, to attract, engage, and close world-class technical talent who will define the next decade of applied AI. You’ll help design and drive our recruiting engine from outbound strategy and brand narrative to candidate experience and complex offer closes across global markets.On the workplace side, you’ll be the heartbeat of the UAE office, ensuring operations run seamlessly, creating an environment where employees can do their best work, and owning the first on-the-ground impression candidates have of Brain Co. You’ll manage the details that shape culture and experience: from the atmosphere and logistics of the office to the flow of interview days and new-hire onboarding. You’ll create a workplace that feels thoughtful, energizing, and aligned with Brain Co.’s high-trust, high-velocity ethos. Your impact will be deeply felt across the organization as you help shape the caliber of our technical team and the quality of the environment they work in.What You’ll DoFull-Cycle Technical Recruiting & Candidate ExperienceOwn full-cycle recruiting across engineering and business functions from sourcing and market mapping to offer negotiation and close.Manage all candidate logistics end-to-end, including interview scheduling, onsite coordination, and preparation of interviewers to ensure a seamless, high-touch experience.Partner closely with engineering leadership to refine hiring needs, improve interview processes, and identify opportunities to raise the bar on speed and quality.Build data-driven sourcing strategies and outbound campaigns targeting competitive AI talent pools across global markets.Anticipate and remove friction throughout the process — managing reschedules, keeping communication clear, and ensuring every candidate interaction reflects Brain Co.’s precision and mission-driven culture.Collaborate with executives and finance to structure and negotiate complex offers.Serve as an ambassador for Brain Co. at events, conferences, and within AI communities.Office Operations & EnvironmentKeep our UAE office running smoothly and professionally: maintain supplies, ensure meeting rooms are ready, and keep the space polished, functional, and welcoming. Partner with vendors (cleaning, facilities, food, maintenance, security) to guarantee a high-quality environment for employees and visitors.Manage office budgets, purchasing, and vendor contracts with an eye for detail, quality, and efficiency.Troubleshoot day-to-day issues — equipment, space needs, logistics — to remove friction and keep operations seamless.Culture & EventsPlan and execute team events, office gatherings, and offsites that strengthen connection and reflect Brain Co.’s culture.Create thoughtful, memorable moments that celebrate milestones and bring warmth and personality into the office experience.Curate snacks, refreshments, and small details that make the workplace feel energizing and intentional.Hospitality & Employee ExperienceServe as the first point of contact for visitors, candidates, and new hires — representing Brain Co. with professionalism, warmth, and operational sharpness.Be the go-to person for employee office needs, space reservations, and local coordination.Gather feedback and continuously iterate on ways to improve the employee and candidate experience within the UAE office.Support onboarding by ensuring new hires are set up for success from day one (workspace readiness, welcome materials, orientation flow, etc.).You Might Thrive In This Role If YouYou have 3–6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience and have hired across different business functionsYou’re a strong storyteller who can translate technical work into compelling, candidate-friendly narratives.You’re metrics-driven and process-oriented, but also relationship-focused and collaborative.You care about details — from the flow of an interview day to the feel of a workspace — and take pride in creating thoughtful experiences.You bring warmth, professionalism, and good taste to every interaction, whether with candidates, teammates, or vendors.You thrive in fast-moving, high-autonomy environments and stay a step ahead in anticipating needs.You’re highly organized, able to juggle projects, and motivated to improve systems across both recruiting and office operations.You believe in Brain Co.’s mission and want to help shape both the team and the environment that enables it.