Google
Lead, PhD Outreach and Recruiting
Found: January 21, 2026
This role is based in New York, NY, or Ann Arbor, MI.
Compensation:
$205,000-$288,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute a global strategy to build partnerships with key faculty and university research groups.
- Implement a high-touch engagement model for PhD candidates.
- Align PhD hiring strategy with Google's product and research strategies.
- Build and mentor a specialized team focused on PhD hiring and engagement.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in talent acquisition or related fields.
- 5 years of experience leading global teams.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in niche recruiting for PhDs or similar roles.
- Familiarity with research trends in AI, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing.
- Ability to influence stakeholders using data.