Technical Recruiter
Own full-cycle technical recruiting for engineering, product, security, data, and design roles. Partner with engineering leaders to build high-performing teams in infrastructure, AI, and blockchain.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Own full-cycle recruiting across technical functions, including Software Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Product Engineering, Security, Data, Product Management, Design, and Technical Operations.
- Partner closely with engineering and product leaders to understand organizational priorities and develop hiring strategies aligned with company goals.
- Build and manage high-quality candidate pipelines through sourcing, networking, referrals, talent mapping, and community engagement.
- Identify and engage exceptional passive candidates from top technology companies, startups, and research institutions.
- Drive candidate engagement and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring teams on talent market trends, compensation benchmarks, interview design, and hiring best practices.
- Partner with interviewers and hiring managers to maintain a high hiring bar while ensuring efficient and inclusive hiring processes.
- Leverage recruiting data and funnel analytics to identify opportunities and improve hiring outcomes.
- Help build scalable recruiting programs, interviewer training, assessment frameworks, and recruiting operations.
- Champion Alchemy's culture and values throughout every stage of the recruiting process.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a high-growth technology company, executive search firm, or recruiting agency.
- Demonstrated success hiring software engineers and technical talent across multiple levels, from early-career hires through senior and staff-level candidates.
- Strong sourcing skills and a track record of engaging passive technical candidates in competitive talent markets.
- Experience recruiting for highly technical domains such as infrastructure, distributed systems, backend engineering, machine learning, AI, security, developer tools, or platform engineering.
- Ability to develop credibility and influence with engineering, product, and executive stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate independently and manage multiple high-priority searches simultaneously.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using recruiting metrics to drive decision-making.
- High standards, strong ownership mentality, and relentless focus on outcomes.
Nice to Haves
- Experience recruiting for developer infrastructure, cloud platforms, AI, fintech, crypto, or blockchain companies.
- Experience hiring Staff+, Principal, and Engineering Leadership talent.
- Familiarity with modern recruiting technologies, sourcing tools, and talent intelligence platforms.
- Experience supporting rapid company scaling from growth-stage to late-stage startup environments.
- Passion for emerging technologies and building products that shape the future of the internet.
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Gym Reimbursement
- Home Office Build-out Budget
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- In-Office Group Meals
- Wellbeing & Mental Health Perks
- Learning & Development Stipend
- Company Sponsored Conferences & Events
- HSA and FSA Plans
- Fertility Benefits
Skills
Full-Cycle Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Talent Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Recruiting Metrics, Interview Design, Passive Candidate Engagement, ATS, Talent Intelligence Platforms
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