About the role
We are an applied AI lab building end-to-end software agents.
We're the makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer.
Our team is extremely talent-dense. Among our founding team, we have world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and leaders from companies at the cutting edge of AI including Scale AI, Palantir, Cursor, Waymo, Tesla, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Nuro.
Building Devin is just the first step—our hardest challenges still lie ahead. If you’re excited to solve some of the world’s biggest problems and build AI that can reason on real-world tasks, apply to join us.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly organised, internationally minded HR and Recruiting Coordinator to support recruiting and people operations across our international markets. Based in Singapore, this role will work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and people teams globally to deliver a consistent, high quality candidate and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
International Recruiting Coordination
Coordinate and schedule interviews across APAC, Japan and MENA, managing multiple time zones with accuracy and urgency
Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates across international markets
Ensure a consistent and high quality candidate experience from initial contact through offer stage
Track candidate progress in the ATS, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates
Support recruiters with interview logistics, feedback collection, and offer coordination for international hires
International HR and People Operations
Support onboarding for new hires across MENA and APAC, working closely with local partners and international People Ops teams
Assist with offboarding processes and employee lifecycle updates across regions
Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems for international populations
Support compliance tracking in partnership with local advisors and internal stakeholders
Help operationalise global people policies while respecting local market requirements
Operational Excellence and Scale
Partner with the International People team to standardise and improve global recruiting and HR workflows
Support reporting on international hiring activity, time to hire, and operational metrics
Identify process gaps across regions and contribute to scalable, repeatable solutions
Assist with cross regional people initiatives as Cognition expands globally
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline
1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination and operations
Experience supporting multiple regions or working across time zones is highly desirable
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable working with ATS and HRIS platforms (Ashby preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Professional, discreet, and confident working with confidential information
Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast paced, global environment
Why Join Cognition
International exposure
Direct partnership with global People and Talent leadership
Involvement in scaling a world class AI company globally
Strong scope for role expansion as international operations grow
Equal Opportunity
Cognition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process - please let us know if you need any.
