Senior Technical Recruiter

Caraa; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (4 days in office

Housing stipend $1,000/month near Palo

Mobile stipend $50/month

Internet stipend $50/month

Palo Alto commuting benefits

Free lunch in Palo Alto

Job summary

Nectar Social is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead the talent strategy for our Engineering and Product teams. You will own the technical hiring pipeline, collaborate with founders and engineering leaders, and help build Nectar as a premier destination in AI.

You will partner with leadership to craft role requirements, scope talent pools, and optimize the interview and evaluation processes while delivering a fast, high-touch candidate journey in a highly technical environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of technical recruiting experience.
• Deep technical literacy to discuss modern tech stacks and AI/ML infra.
• High talent bar with strong judgment on engineering craftsmanship.
• Proven closing ability against top tech companies and startups.
• Startup DNA: resourceful, adaptable, autonomous in fast-moving environments.
• Location: In-person collaboration with the team in Palo Alto.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end technical hiring for engineering, AI/ML, product, and infrastructure roles.
• Partner with ex-Meta founders and tech leads to define role requirements and targets.
• Sourcing from tech communities, GitHub, research papers, and alumni networks to engage top passive talent.
• Refine evaluation loops, code reviews, system design assessments, and architecture reviews.
• Track funnel metrics to optimize the recruiting engine and candidate experience.
• Represent Nectar in the engineering community and promote our AI stack and culture.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing & closing

Technical literacy

Candidate assessment

Startup DNA

On-site collaboration

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub/open-source networks

Job description

About Us

We're living through a fundamental shift in how people discover, evaluate, and purchase products. The next generation doesn't respond to traditional marketing -- they build relationships with brands through authentic social interactions, seek recommendations from communities they trust, and expect personalized experiences that feel human, not corporate.

At Nectar Social, we're building the AI-native social operating system that enables this new era of commerce. We believe every social interaction should deepen the relationship between brands and their communities while creating genuine value for both sides.

Founded by ex-Meta product and engineering leaders, we've raised over $30M in total capital from investors including GV and True Ventures. We work with brands like Oura Health, Caraway, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Kosas, OLIPOP, and many more. We're building the future of social commerce -- where community, conversation, and commerce converge.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to build and execute the talent strategy for our core Engineering and Product teams. Reporting directly to the Head of Talent, you’ll partner closely with our founders, and Director of Engineering, to attract, engage, and hire world-class technical talent.

In this role, you will be the primary architect of our technical talent pipeline. You’ll help define how we evaluate technical talent, build rigorous engineering interview loops, and position Nectar as a premier engineering destination in the AI space.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive End-to-End Technical Hiring: Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering, AI/ML, product management, and technical infrastructure roles.

• Partner with Technical Leadership: Work directly with our ex-Meta engineering founders and tech leads to define role requirements, craft job specifications, and map target technical talent pools.

• Proactive & Creative Sourcing: Deep-dive into technical communities, open-source networks, GitHub, research papers, and alumni networks to engage passive, top-tier engineering talent.

• Optimize Technical Evaluation: Partner with engineering leads to refine code reviews, system design loops, and practical architecture assessments to maintain a high quality bar while reducing friction.

• Data-Driven Pipeline Management: Track candidate funnel metrics (outreach acceptance, interview pass rates, offer acceptance rates) to continuously optimize the technical recruiting engine.

• Elevate the Candidate Experience: Deliver a fast, high-touch, and technically articulate candidate journey from initial outreach through onboarding.

• Enhance Tech Employer Brand: Represent Nectar in the engineering community, highlighting our AI stack, technical challenges, and engineering culture.

What We're Looking For

• 5–7+ years of technical recruiting experience, with a proven track record of sourcing and closing high-bar Software Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Technical Product Managers.

• Deep Technical Literacy: Ability to confidently discuss modern tech stacks, distributed systems, AI/LLM infrastructure, and engineering trade-offs with senior candidates.

• High Talent Bar: Strong judgment in evaluating engineering craftsmanship, problem-solving ability, and culture-add without compromising on speed.

• Proven Closing Ability: Demonstrated success competing against major tech companies and high-growth AI startups for top engineering talent.

• Startup DNA: Highly resourceful, adaptable, low-ego, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-autonomy environment.

• Location: In-person collaboration with the team in Palo Alto.

Bonus Points

• Prior experience recruiting within AI/ML, developer tools, distributed systems, or high-scale data platform domains.

• An active network of senior engineering and product talent within the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem.

• Experience integrating modern AI sourcing tools, code-repo analytics, or automated candidate engagement workflows.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and early equity

• Health, vision, and dental benefits + 401(k) match

• Hybrid work schedule (4 days in office) with 3 flex remote days per quarter (available after 3 months)

• Comprehensive stipends: $1,000/month housing stipend for living near the office, $50/month mobile stipend, $50/month internet stipend for remote employees, and commuter benefits (train stipend or Palo Alto parking permit reimbursement)

• Free lunch in the heart of University Ave. in Palo Alto