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Technical Recruiter

160k – 210kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYRecruitingHybrid5+ YOE
Summary

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 role

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 recruitingtechnical recruitingsourcingtalent mappingstakeholder managementrecruiting metricsinterview designpassive candidate engagementATStalent intelligence platforms
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