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Senior Technical Recruiter

Owns full-cycle recruiting for engineering and other technical roles, partnering with hiring managers and engaging passive candidates. Requires 5+ years of technical recruiting or sourcing experience, including 3+ years independently managing full-cycle searches.

208k – 312k/yr
Remote5+ YOERecruiting

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own full-cycle recruiting for a portfolio of technical roles, from intake through offer and close.
  • Partner directly with hiring managers to define role scope, calibrate must-haves, and build hiring strategies.
  • Source and engage passive technical talent and build pipelines beyond inbound applications.
  • Conduct structured phone screens assessing technical background, motivation, and fit.
  • Guide candidates through the interview process while maintaining engagement.
  • Use pipeline data to identify bottlenecks and adjust sourcing strategies.
  • Represent the company’s hiring brand and standards throughout outreach and offer negotiation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing and/or recruiting.
  • At least 3 years running full-cycle searches independently.
  • Experience using advanced talent platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem Sourcing, and specialized technical sourcing tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and searches with minimal guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, including handling sensitive information and complex offer negotiations.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Recruiting experience at a company of similar size and stage.
  • Experience recruiting for data, infrastructure, or security roles.
  • Experience with Gem, Ashby, or similar ATS and sourcing tools; the company uses Gem/MetaView.
  • Familiarity with AI tools for sourcing efficiency or candidate research.

Compensation

  • $100–$150 per hour for a 1099 independent contractor, based on experience and scope.
  • Contract duration: 6–9 months.
  • This contract position does not include employee benefits.

Skills

Technical Recruitingtechnical sourcingLinkedIn Recruitergem sourcinggemAshbymetaviewpassive candidate sourcingFull-Cycle RecruitingAI Tools

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