Heather Samaras

Heather Samaras is currently the Head of Growth Recruiting at Scale AI, a position she has held since July 2023. Based in San Francisco, California, she leads the recruitment efforts for engineering roles, particularly in generative AI and machine learning, at a company recently valued at $7 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the AI sector.12

With over 20 years of experience in recruitment and leadership, Heather has previously worked at Meta (formerly Facebook) as a Senior Global Technical Recruiting Manager, where she managed a team responsible for hiring across various global applications and products. Her career also includes roles at Motion Recruitment Partners, where she served in various capacities including Regional Director, contributing to the growth and management of recruitment teams.12

Heather is recognized for her strong leadership skills, ability to build relationships with senior leaders, and her talent for managing teams effectively. She emphasizes an empathetic leadership style, which she believes is crucial for fostering team performance and achieving recruitment objectives.12