Technical Recruiter
Owns full-cycle technical recruiting for engineering, AI/ML, and product roles at a fast-growing AI startup. Builds sourcing pipelines, drives hiring strategy with founders, and closes top talent using tools like Ashby and LinkedIn Recruiter. Requires 5+ years experience.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Own full-cycle recruiting across engineering, AI/ML, and product
- Build outbound sourcing pipelines from scratch for hard-to-fill roles
- Drive hiring strategy with founders and hiring managers
- Run tight, efficient processes (screen → onsite → close)
- Close top candidates in competitive markets
- Track funnel metrics and improve conversion at every stage
- Own and optimize tools (ATS, sourcing, interview workflows)
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of technical recruiting in fast-growing startups
- Strong operator: you build pipelines, not wait for them
- Proven track record closing high-quality engineering talent
- Comfortable with ambiguity, speed, and high hiring bars
- Hands-on with tools like Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.
Compensation
- OTE: $175-225k
- Actual salary based on job-related skills, experience, and location
Skills
Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, Outbound Sourcing, Funnel Metrics, Interview Workflows
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