Recruiter

Ampa is a pioneering neurotechnology startup developing brain stimulation technology to help eradicate depression. We will improve millions of lives by making this transformative treatment universally accessible. Joining us means you’ll be part of a rapidly growing startup with significant equity opportunities and a major impact on our future.

What to Expect:  

Working at Ampa is a rare chance to help transform global mental health and save millions of lives — a level of impact that demands deep commitment. Success here requires resilience, adaptability, and the discipline to put in long hours. If you thrive in a high-intensity, fast-changing environment and want your work to truly matter, you may do the best work of your life here.

Role Overview:
Ampa is seeking an experienced, mission-oriented Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting across a range of complex and high-impact roles. This individual will own searches from intake through close, partnering closely with hiring managers and leadership to define success profiles, calibrate expectations, and ensure exceptional hiring decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, thrives in a fast-paced or scaling environment, and is rigorous in evaluating talent across technical, clinical, product, design, and business functions.

This position is fully remote within the United States.

• Own end-to-end recruiting across senior-level, technical, clinical, product, manufacturing, and business roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify role expectations, competencies, and success criteria
• Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build high-quality, diverse candidate pipelines
• Conduct structured candidate screens and interviews that assess skills, competencies, and mission alignment against clearly defined hiring criteria
• Maintain a consistently high talent bar while balancing speed, candidate experience, and business urgency
• Drive interview process rigor, calibration, and decision-making discipline
• Manage offer strategy, negotiation, and closing with a strong understanding of market dynamics
• Leverage ATS and recruiting tools to track pipelines, report on progress, and continuously improve processes
• Operate effectively in ambiguity while managing multiple concurrent searches and shifting priorities
  

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting in a fast-paced, high-growth, or scaling environment
• Demonstrated success hiring for complex or specialized roles (e.g., technical, product, design, business, and/or clinical roles)
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting tools to manage pipelines and report on recruiting metrics
• Strong partnership skills with hiring managers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to assess candidates against clearly defined competencies and role expectations with sound judgment
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A mission-driven mindset and commitment to maintaining the highest hiring bar

Requirements:

• Experience recruiting in technical, fast paced environments
• Experience supporting senior-level or leadership searches
• Familiarity with structured interviewing methodologies and competency-based evaluation
• Relentless drive and dedication
• Passionate about our mission and improving mental health

• Impact: Play a foundational role in building the team that makes durable mental health remission possible at scale. Your hiring decisions will directly shape our ability to deliver life-changing outcomes.
• Scope & Ownership: Lead searches end to end in close partnership with hiring managers and senior leadership. You will not just fill roles—you will help define what excellence looks like across the company.
• Growth: Join a fast-moving, mission-driven startup where you will have real influence, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to help build the recruiting function with rigor and intention.
• Equity & Upside: Receive meaningful equity as an early contributor and share directly in the long-term value you help create.

• Work Mode: Remote from the US, Pacific timezone preferred
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience + strong equity
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time