Associate Tech Recruiter for Mission-Critical Software

Rune Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k)

On-site gym

Paid time off

Job summary

Rune Technologies is seeking an Associate Technical Recruiter to help build a fast-growing technical team supporting mission-critical software for defense logistics. You’ll manage candidate screens, guide searches from first conversation to offer, and partner with hiring managers to maintain momentum across engineering and product roles.

You will work with the Head of Talent to develop judgment in identifying exceptional talent, ensuring a strong candidate experience, and driving timely close in

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recruiting experience, ideally within an agency, startup, or other fast-paced recruiting environment.
• Experience recruiting for software engineering, product, or other technical roles
• Strong understanding of recruiting fundamentals and candidate management.
• Ability to conduct effective candidate screens and build sound candidate-assessment judgment.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple searches and candidate processes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting processes across multiple open roles, primarily within engineering, product, and other technical functions.
• Conduct initial candidate screens and assess candidates against role requirements.
• Guide candidates through the recruiting process from first conversation through accepted offer.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to maintain momentum, gather timely feedback, and keep searches on track.
• Develop a strong understanding of Rune’s technical roles, including the skills, backgrounds, and experiences that make candidates successful.
• Deliver a high-quality, responsive, and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support offer strategy, candidate closing, and negotiations alongside the Head of Talent.
• Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and recruiting activity in Ashby or a similar ATS.
• Identify scheduling, process, or pipeline issues and proactively drive them toward resolution.
• Contribute to improvements in recruiting processes, candidate experience, and team operations.
• Support broader recruiting coordination and onboarding efforts as needed.

Skills

1–3 years recruiting experience

Candidate screening

Relationship building

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Ashby ATS

Job description

Rune Technologies is seeking an Associate Technical Recruiter to help build a fast-growing technical team supporting mission-critical software for defense logistics. You’ll manage candidate screens, guide searches from first conversation to offer, and partner with hiring managers to maintain momentum across engineering and product roles.

You will work with the Head of Talent to develop judgment in identifying exceptional talent, ensuring a strong candidate experience, and driving timely close in