About the Company
We are a global AI and quantum computing infrastructure organization building the foundational platforms that power next-generation artificial intelligence, advanced research computing, and high-performance enterprise systems. Our hyperscale AI clusters and quantum research facilities support Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, research universities, and defense-adjacent innovation ecosystems across 35+ countries.
Operating in one of the most competitive global talent markets in history, spanning AI research scientists, quantum physicists, advanced semiconductor engineers, and distributed systems architects, our success depends on attracting, developing, and retaining world-class talent at unprecedented scale.
As we expand our global R&D footprint and hyperscale operations, we are seeking a visionary Chief Talent Officer to architect a future-ready talent strategy capable of sustaining hypergrowth, innovation leadership, and global workforce transformation.
This is not a traditional HR leadership role. This is an enterprise-wide strategic mandate shaping the future of a highly specialized global workforce.
Job Function
The Chief Talent Officer will design and execute a comprehensive global talent strategy spanning executive recruitment, advanced technical hiring, leadership development, workforce planning, succession strategy, organizational design, and culture transformation.
This executive will oversee talent acquisition, talent intelligence, workforce analytics, executive development, performance architecture, and global mobility, ensuring the organization maintains a decisive advantage in elite technology talent markets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and execute a global talent strategy aligned with AI and quantum infrastructure expansion
- Lead enterprise-wide workforce planning for highly specialized technical roles
- Oversee executive search and succession planning across global leadership teams
- Build advanced talent intelligence frameworks leveraging workforce analytics and predictive modeling
- Architect high-impact leadership development and executive acceleration programs
- Design a scalable global recruiting infrastructure for high-volume, high-complexity hiring
- Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within global engineering ecosystems
- Oversee performance management modernization aligned with innovation velocity
- Establish competitive global compensation and equity frameworks for top-tier technical talent
- Guide employer brand strategy within elite AI and quantum research communities
- Lead post-acquisition talent integration strategies
- Partner with Engineering and Research leadership to anticipate future skill requirements
Strategic Support
- Advise CEO and Board on talent risk exposure and leadership bench strength
- Align workforce capabilities with long-term R&D and commercialization roadmap
- Support global expansion into emerging research hubs and innovation clusters
- Contribute to capital planning related to workforce growth
- Guide cultural transformation during rapid scaling phases
- Develop global mobility and cross-border talent deployment strategy
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive executive talent leadership experience
- 8+ years in global technology, AI, advanced research, or high-growth innovation sectors
- Proven track record building global technical recruitment and leadership development programs
- Experience managing workforce strategies in highly competitive technical labor markets
- Demonstrated success leading large, globally distributed HR and talent organizations
- Strong understanding of compensation design for executive and technical talent
- Experience advising Board-level stakeholders on succession and organizational health
- Background in public company or IPO-stage organization preferred
- Advanced degree in Human Capital, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Strategic visionary with strong operational execution discipline
- Executive presence and Board-level communication capability
- Strong negotiation skills in elite talent markets
- Data-driven mindset with workforce analytics expertise
- High emotional intelligence and cross-cultural leadership sensitivity
- Resilience in high-growth, competitive environments
- Strong ethical standards and governance orientation
- Transformational leadership style capable of shaping global culture
Working Conditions
- Hybrid executive structure with 25–35% global travel
- High-performance environment tied to innovation velocity and hiring scale
- Direct engagement with research leaders, executive teams, and institutional partners
- Global workforce spanning multiple regions and regulatory environments
- High visibility with Board and investor stakeholders
Compensation & Benefits
Total Executive Compensation Package: $325,000 – $435,000 USD
Executive Package Includes:
- Competitive base salary within stated range
- Performance-based annual incentive bonus
- Long-term equity and executive stock grants
- Comprehensive executive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement and deferred compensation plans
- Relocation and global mobility support
- Executive coaching and leadership advisory services
- Generous PTO and executive leave structure
Why Join Us
- Shape the global workforce powering AI and quantum breakthroughs
- Influence talent strategy at one of the most advanced technology organizations globally
- Partner with world-class scientists, engineers, and executive leaders
- Build sustainable competitive advantage through elite talent ecosystems
- Competitive executive compensation aligned with enterprise impact
- Opportunity to define the future of work in advanced computing industries
