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Collective Intelligence ProjectCollective Intelligence ProjectSan Francisco, CA

Senior Technical Recruiter (contract)

Contract Senior Technical Recruiter to drive proactive sourcing, pipeline building, and full-cycle recruiting for engineering roles in a high-growth environment. Requires 6+ years recruiting experience including 4+ years technical, strong sourcing skills, and familiarity with AI/modern recruiting tools.

166k – 208k
Hybrid6+ YOERecruiting

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Drive sourcing and pipeline generation for technical roles across Engineering, with a strong focus on identifying, engaging, and nurturing passive talent.
  • Develop creative sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, referrals, talent communities, events, and other channels to attract high-quality technical candidates.
  • Conduct recruiter screens and manage candidates throughout the interview process while delivering a strong candidate experience through proactive communication and relationship building.
  • Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to calibrate talent profiles, share market insights, and adjust sourcing strategies as hiring needs evolve.
  • Track pipeline health, sourcing effectiveness, and recruiting metrics to improve outreach strategies, conversion rates, and overall hiring outcomes.
  • Continuously improve sourcing workflows and operational efficiency using tools like Ashby, Pin, and Claude.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 4+ years focused on technical recruiting.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools and modern recruiting technology to improve efficiency and scale.
  • A proven track record of hiring high-performing technical talent in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
  • Strong sourcing and talent mapping skills across competitive technical markets.
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions through data and market insights.
  • An “always learning” mentality with a passion for improving recruiting operations and candidate experience.
  • Clear, confident communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.

Skills

Technical RecruitingSourcingTalent MappingAI ToolsAshbyLinkedin RecruitingRecruiting MetricsStakeholder Management

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