Founding Recruiter (tech freelance)

Pragmatike; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance contract

Direct impact on company growth

Opportunity to shape future

Fully remote work environment

Direct partnership with founders

Job summary

A dynamic recruiting firm is seeking a Founding Recruiter to develop innovative recruitment processes and engage with the tech community. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical recruiting, adaptability in startup settings, and strong communication skills. This fully remote, freelance role offers flexibility and the opportunity to shape the future of tech hiring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in-house or at a search agency.
• Ability to thrive amid ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills to make every candidate feel valued.

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize recruiting systems and processes from scratch.
• Engage directly with the startup and tech talent community.
• Recruit across various functions and impact business growth.

Skills

Recruiting for technical roles

Clear communication

Networked in recruiting community

Startup environment adaptability

Job description

Founding Recruiter (tech freelance) at Pragmatike

Base pay range

$40,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

About Pragmatike

Pragmatike is on a mission to help early‑stage startups, and scale‑ups – win the talent war and build exceptional tech teams.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Founding Tech Recruiter to build out our team as we embark on our next phase of growth. Someone smart – connected to the tech world – that moves, operates fast and efficiently – a superstar, a pirate.

You’ll operate as a strategic partner in the heart of the startup ecosystem, pioneering how we find, attract, and engage the world’s best talent.

Why This Role Is Different

• Shape the future of tech hiring: Engage directly with the startup and tech talent community, and become a visible advocate for Pragmatike.
• Zero‑to‑one impact: Design the recruiting systems, processes, and standards from scratch, and partner with product and engineering to refine our hiring approach.
• High leverage: Recruit across a variety of functions, from engineering to go‑to‑market, and see your impact on the business firsthand.

You’re a Fit If You…

• Have 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in‑house or at a search agency.
• Are at ease in startup environments and thrive amid ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high growth.
• Communicate clearly—both written and verbally—and make every candidate feel valued.
• Are well‑connected, respected by peers, and have a personal brand in the recruiting community (e.g., active LinkedIn, trusted network).
• Care deeply about quality, processes, and candidate experience.
• Are excited to work flexibly—this role is fully remote and freelance‑friendly.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience recruiting at early‑stage startups or high‑growth tech companies.
• Familiarity with AI, SaaS, or B2B talent markets.
• Enjoy writing or speaking about recruiting, talent, or startup culture.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible freelance contract with autonomy.
• Direct impact on company growth and culture.
• Opportunity to be Pragmatike’s first recruiter and shape our future.
• Fully remote work environment and flexible hours.
• Direct partnership with founders.

Ready to shape the future of tech hiring at Pragmatike? Apply now and join us at the beginning of our journey.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting