Associate Technical Recruiter — Build Mission-Critical Tech

Rune Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

On-site gym

Job summary

Rune Technologies in Seattle is seeking an Associate Technical Recruiter to help build a fast-growing team focused on software engineering and product roles. This hands‑on, execution‑focused role emphasizes candidate qualification, process management, and closing exceptional talent in a high‑velocity environment.

You will partner with the Head of Talent and hiring managers, manage multiple searches, maintain candidate pipelines in Ashby, and contribute to improvements in recruiting processes and

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 strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Comfort operating in a fast‑moving environment where priorities can change quickly.
• High ownership, responsiveness, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

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

Recruiting fundamentals

Candidate management

Organization & attention to detail

Communication (written & verbal)

Relationship building

Ownership & responsiveness

Tools

Ashby ATS

Job description

Rune Technologies in Seattle is seeking an Associate Technical Recruiter to help build a fast-growing team focused on software engineering and product roles. This hands‑on, execution‑focused role emphasizes candidate qualification, process management, and closing exceptional talent in a high‑velocity environment.

You will partner with the Head of Talent and hiring managers, manage multiple searches, maintain candidate pipelines in Ashby, and contribute to improvements in recruiting processes and