Engineering Recruiter

Nova Talent; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Collaborative team environment

High-impact role with growth opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic recruiting firm is seeking a dedicated Engineering Recruiter to manage the entire hiring process for technical talent. This remote role offers flexibility while focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in startups or agencies and a deep understanding of engineering talent. You'll collaborate directly with founders, deeply engage in sourcing, and possess a proven track record of executing successful hiring strategies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in an early-stage startup or agency.
• Experience sourcing at least 80% of hires in startup environments.
• Proven track record delivering recruiting results.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to offer.
• Partner with founders and executives to shape roles.
• Engage directly with stakeholders on talent strategies.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting experience

Sourcing expertise

Growth mindset

Strong execution

Deep knowledge of engineering

Job description

At Nova Talent, our mission is to take the frustration out of the recruitment process. We're building the recruiting firm we always wished we had - we're not just recruiters, but operators who think like Founders, have a deep business acumen, are are truly T shaped.

We’re looking for a full time Engineering Recruiter to own the hiring process from sourcing to close. This is a fully remote role with core working hours (Team is in PST + MST), designed for someone who thrives in fast moving, high growth environments. If you're high agency, love deep sourcing, strategic hiring, and closing top technical talent, we want to hear from you.

Why you'll love this role:

• Remote-first team: work from anywhere with a results-driven, collaborative group.
• Core working hours, but flexibility where it counts: balance autonomy with alignment.
• High-impact role: own the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to offer including executive search
• Opportunities to scale and lead: as you prove yourself, your role expands.
• Direct engagement with Founders: partner directly with founders and executives to shape roles, and calibrate/advise on anything talent
• You must have at least 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in an early-stage startup or agency. This is a requirement for us to consider your profile. We’re open to hiring a strong Mid-Level, Senior, or Staff Recruiter — mindset and approach matter most to us.
• Sourcing expertise: you’ve personally sourced at least 80% of your hires (especially for startup companies without brand recognition).
• Deep knowledge of engineering and bonus points if you've done product hiring: you understand what great technical talent looks like.
• A track record of strong execution: you consistently deliver and iterate based on results.
• A growth mindset: you take feedback, optimize your approach, and find creative solutions.