Full Cycle Recruiter
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Pika scores B on the Alion truth index.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for our second inhouse recruiting team member at Pika! This is a high-impact, part-time opportunity (15-20 hours per week) with a strong possibility of full-time conversion in Q1 2027. As a Full Cycle Recruiter, you'll play a pivotal role in building the team that powers the next wave of creative AI. You'll own the recruiting process end-to-end-from sourcing to closing-and work closely with hiring managers and leadership across the company.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Manage the full candidate lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing top talent for a range of roles.
Partner with hiring managers to define jobs, build pipelines, and deliver an outstanding candidate experience.
Develop sourcing strategies to attract diverse, talented candidates in a competitive global market.
Own scheduling, coordination, and communications throughout the recruiting process.
Build trusting candidate relationships and positively represent Pika at every touchpoint.
Collaborate with the team to improve and scale recruiting processes as we grow.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Previous experience as a full-cycle recruiter, preferably at a tech company or AI startup.
Strong sourcing and pipeline-building skills.
Excellent communication and organization: you keep candidates and stakeholders informed every step of the way.
Ownership mindset-proactively identify and solve problems, taking initiative to get results.
Ability to work independently and flexibly in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.
Excitement about working at the intersection of technology, creativity, and AI.
BONUS POINTS
Experience scaling early-stage teams.
Interest or experience in technical, research, GTM, creative recruiting.
Familiarity with modern recruiting tools and platforms. (Ashby/Juicebox/Claude/Codex, etc)
WHAT WE OFFER
Opportunity to shape the future of recruiting at a fast-growing creative AI company.
Flexible, part-time role (~15-20 hours/week), with strong potential for full-time conversion in Q1 2027.
Competitive compensation.
Collaborative, innovative team culture.
Flexible hybrid work, and join us in our vibrant Palo Alto office.
ABOUT PIKA
Pika is reimagining creative expression with AI. We’re building breakthrough tools to make video creation radically intuitive, lightning-fast, and accessible to everyone. Our culture thrives on smart people, great teamwork, and a shared passion for shaping the future of creativity. Join us as we build what's next in creative AI!