Founding Talent Partner

As Founding Talent Partner at Maze, you'll be the architect of our talent engine, owning the mission-critical challenge of building one of the most talent-dense teams in the UK tech ecosystem. You'll work directly with our VP of Operations and founders to source, assess, and hire exceptional people across the business—with a particular focus on scaling our engineering team from 15 to 35-40 people over the next 18 months.

Requirements

• Proven Engineering Hiring Track Record: Demonstrable experience sourcing and hiring engineers (backend, infrastructure, data, ML) at fast-growth tech companies, with the ability to credibly discuss technical concepts and assess candidate potential before technical interview stages
• Ownership of Hiring Outcomes: You've owned talent acquisition for a function or business area—not just been part of a broader recruiting team—and can point to measurable impact on hiring quality, speed, and team performance
• Elite Sourcing Capabilities: Exceptional at proactively finding and engaging passive candidates through direct outreach, network building, and creative sourcing strategies—you don't wait for applications to come in
• High-Bar Environment Experience: You've worked at companies known for talent density and rigorous hiring standards, and you understand what "great" looks like because you've seen it and helped build it
• UK and European Market Expertise: Direct experience hiring across UK and European markets, understanding the nuances of the talent landscape, compensation expectations, and candidate motivations in this geography
• Speed with Quality: Ability to move fast without sacrificing rigour—you know how to run efficient processes that respect candidates' time while thoroughly assessing fit
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to represent Maze compellingly to candidates and build strong relationships with hiring managers at all levels

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance