Yusuf Ayar
About Yusuf Ayar
Yusuf Ayar is a Recruiting Manager with extensive experience in technical and executive recruitment across various prominent companies, including Airbnb and Uber. He focuses on enhancing hiring efficiency and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process.
Current Role at Alchemy
Yusuf Ayar currently serves as a Recruiting Manager at Alchemy, a position he has held since 2024. He operates from New York City and San Francisco, focusing on recruitment strategies that align with the company's goals. His role involves collaborating with hiring managers to identify talent needs and streamline the hiring process.
Previous Experience at Alchemy
Before his current role, Yusuf worked at Alchemy in various recruiting capacities. He served as Tech & GTM Recruiting for 9 months in 2022 and transitioned to Recruiting Manager for Exec, Business, and Tech Recruiting in 2023. His tenure at Alchemy has been marked by a commitment to enhancing recruitment processes.
Experience at Airbnb
Yusuf Ayar held multiple positions at Airbnb, contributing to the recruitment of engineering and data science talent. He was a Recruiting Lead for Engineering Leadership in 2018 and later served as Recruiting Manager for Engineering & Data Science from 2020 to 2022. His role included overseeing recruitment for Airbnb's core business, focusing on building effective teams.
Background in Technical Recruitment
Yusuf has extensive experience in technical recruitment, having worked at TEKsystems and Uber. At TEKsystems, he was a Senior Technical Recruiter for Engineering from 2013 to 2015. His role at Uber included positions such as Recruiting Lead for Product Leadership and Engineering Leadership, where he focused on sourcing and hiring top engineering talent.
Education and Expertise
Yusuf Ayar earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Marketing from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing his studies from 2007 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in recruitment, particularly in understanding organizational needs and candidate evaluation.