About Atomionics

Atomionics is building the world’s most advanced quantum sensors to unlock breakthroughs across navigation, climate, and critical infrastructure. Our technology enables precise sensing without reliance on GPS, opening new frontiers for autonomy, national security, and scientific discovery.

We operate at the intersection of quantum physics, hardware engineering, and AI — bringing together exceptional scientists and engineers across Singapore, San Francisco, Australia, and India. Our ambition is to build a generational deep tech company, anchored by a world-class team.

We are looking for a Head of Talent who is energized by the challenge of building a global, high-performance team from the ground up.

The Role

This is a foundational role responsible for building Atomionics’ talent engine during a critical phase of growth. You will drive end-to-end hiring across highly specialized technical domains, including quantum physics, hardware engineering, AI, and deep tech software.

You will work closely with leadership to map global talent landscapes, design sourcing strategies, and ensure we attract and close exceptional candidates who will define the future of Atomionics.

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What You’ll Do

Talent Strategy & Hiring Execution

• Own end-to-end hiring across technical and non-technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates
• Build proactive sourcing strategies for niche and highly competitive talent pools such as quantum physicists, hardware engineers, and AI engineers
• Map global talent landscapes across key hubs including San Francisco, Singapore, Australia, and India
• Identify and engage exceptional candidates who may not be actively looking but are aligned with Atomionics’ mission

Talent Pipeline & Market Intelligence

• Develop and maintain structured pipelines for critical and future hiring needs
• Build talent maps, competitor analysis, and hiring intelligence to inform hiring strategy
• Identify and engage with emerging talent pools and non-traditional candidate sources

Hiring Process Design & Candidate Experience

• Design and continuously improve hiring processes to ensure speed, rigor, and exceptional candidate experience
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview frameworks, and evaluation criteria
• Help articulate and refine Atomionics’ employee value proposition, especially around equity ownership and long-term impact

Talent Function & Infrastructure

• Establish scalable recruiting processes, tools, and workflows
• Partner with leadership on hiring strategy, workforce planning, and team build-out
• Contribute to building Atomionics’ long-term talent capability and infrastructure

Who You Are

Mindset & Attributes

• Exceptionally resourceful and proactive — you figure things out and make things happen
• Ambitious, driven, and motivated to build something meaningful
• Thrive in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
• Have a growth mindset and continuously seek to improve
• Excited by the opportunity to work with exceptional people and build exceptional teams
• Motivated by equity ownership and long-term value creation

Experience & Capability

• 5 to 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, executive search, or recruiting
• Strong sourcing skills and ability to identify and engage passive candidates
• Experience hiring for technical roles (engineering, hardware, deep tech, or similar fields preferred)
• Experience working in a early-stage company is a bonus
• Ability to understand and navigate complex and specialized talent markets
• Strong judgment and ability to assess candidate quality beyond surface-level credentials
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills