Head of Talent & Hiring

Welcome to Matter, where we are building the future of vision AI: pairing a world-first sensor that sees molecular chemistry, temperature, and 3D shape with a Large World Model that will be the most powerful intelligence engine for the physical world. This system doesn't just see what something looks like; it understands everything from a single pixel. We call this Superintelligent Vision.

Our team has delivered technologies to Mars for NASA/JPL, designed advanced sensors for U.S. Defense, and frontier artificial intelligence systems. We are now building the next generation of space- and airborne-based sensing systems.

Matter is hiring a Head of Talent and Hiring to build a rigorous, candidate-centered recruiting and people operations function for a fast-growing technical team. This leader will partner with executives and hiring managers to translate the hiring plan into consistently excellent execution.

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  Own recruiting strategy and execution across technical, operational, and leadership roles.

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  Partner with hiring managers to define roles, build interview plans, calibrate evaluation, and maintain decision quality.

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  Create a reliable operating cadence for sourcing, pipeline management, candidate communication, and hiring metrics.

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  Strengthen candidate experience, employer narrative, offer processes, onboarding handoffs, and recruiting systems.

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  Build scalable people processes while keeping the function practical for an early-stage company.

To comply with U.S. export regulations, applicants must be one of the following:

• A U.S. citizen or national

• A lawful permanent resident (green card holder)

• Eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

• Experience leading recruiting or talent acquisition for high-growth, technically demanding teams.

• Track record partnering closely with executives and hiring managers on role definition and hiring decisions.

• Strong operational discipline across recruiting systems, processes, metrics, and candidate communication.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to balance speed with a high quality bar.

• Experience hiring across aerospace, hardware, software, AI, defense, or scientific disciplines.

• Experience building recruiting operations and people processes at an early-stage company.

• Experience developing employer branding, sourcing programs, and structured interviewing practices.

• Priority roles have clear profiles, accountable hiring teams, and healthy pipelines.

• Candidates receive timely, consistent communication and a strong view of Matter's mission and standards.

• Hiring managers use repeatable processes and evidence to make faster, better-calibrated decisions.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires onsite work.