Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Here's what we're looking for:

• A proactive, self-driven recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment and enjoys taking initiative.
• Someone who is passionate about building inclusive teams and brings a thoughtful, people-centric approach to every search.
• An agile collaborator who communicates transparently and works seamlessly across functions and seniority levels.
• An analytical thinker who uses data and market insights to inform hiring strategies and decisions.
• A resilient problem-solver who adapts quickly, iterates on feedback, and is committed to continuous improvement.

Your Skillset:

• Proven expertise in sourcing, engaging, and assessing technical talent using a variety of channels and platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of technical roles (such as software engineering, data science, DevOps) and the ability to evaluate both hard and soft skills.
• Skilled in managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding handover.
• Clear and proactive communicator across both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment and transparency at every stage.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple searches and manage competing deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Adept at using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment analytics tools, and modern sourcing technologies.

Your Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on technical recruiting experience, ideally within high-growth startups or technology-driven organizations.
• Demonstrated track record of hiring for a range of technical positions, from individual contributors to senior engineering leaders.
• Experience with souring for niche unicorn roles through other avenues outside of LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience with different tooling to identify candidates faster.
• Experience working as part of a distributed or remote team, with a history of successful virtual collaboration.
• Familiarity with best practices in equitable and inclusive hiring, including structured interviews and bias mitigation

Here are your responsibilities and expected outcomes:

• Partner with hiring managers and the VP of People to deeply understand hiring needs, role requirements, and team culture for each search.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of highly qualified technical candidates through creative sourcing, networking, and direct outreach.
• Conduct thorough screening interviews, accurately assessing candidates’ technical abilities, cultural add, and long-term potential.
• Guide candidates and hiring teams through a positive, transparent, and efficient recruitment process from first contact through offer acceptance.
• Leverage data and metrics to track, report, and continuously improve recruitment funnel performance and candidate experience.
• Act as an ambassador for our employer brand, promoting our values and opportunities to diverse talent communities.
• Ensure all recruiting processes are compliant, equitable, and aligned with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.