Senior Technical Recruiter

Stealth AI Startup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth AI company based in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to enhance their Engineering, Design, and Product teams. This role will leverage an AI-driven sourcing platform to combine high-touch candidate engagement with modern recruiting techniques. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of technical recruiting experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for enhancing candidate experience while partnering closely with hiring teams. The position is in-office five days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles (in-house or agency).
• Strong communicator who can build trust quickly with candidates and hiring teams.
• High-agency and self-directed, with the ability to operate in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting across Engineering, Product, and Design roles.
• Source and engage high-quality talent using modern tools.
• Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to define role requirements.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Candidate engagement

Strong communication

Sourcing high-quality candidates

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Senior Technical Recruiter to help build out our Engineering, Design, and Product teams at a breakout, high-growth AI company transforming how recruiting is done.

This isn’t a traditional recruiting role. As a core user of our own AI sourcing platform, you’ll operate at the forefront of modern recruiting — combining high-touch candidate engagement with cutting-edge tooling. You’ll also play a key role in shaping how we show up externally through content, community, and candidate experience.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to go beyond execution and become a visible voice in the recruiting space, helping position the company as a top destination for world-class talent in AI.

What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting across Engineering, Product, and Design roles
• Source and engage high-quality talent using modern tools, including AI-driven sourcing platforms
• Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to define role requirements and calibrate on talent
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from first touch through close
• Build strong pipelines of passive candidates for critical technical roles
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring teams, advising on talent market trends and hiring strategy
• Contribute to how the company shows up externally through content, community engagement, and recruiting brand
• Help refine and scale recruiting processes as the company grows
• Continuously raise the bar on talent quality and hiring outcomes

Who You Are

You’re a high-performing technical recruiter who combines strong execution with a point of view on how recruiting should evolve.

• 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles (in-house or agency)
• Strong communicator who can build trust quickly with candidates and hiring teams
• High-agency and self-directed, with the ability to operate in fast-paced, zero-to-one environments
• Deeply care about candidate experience and quality of hire
• Interested in building a presence in the recruiting community and contributing to broader conversations around hiring

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience across engineering, product, or design roles
• Proven ability to source and close high-quality candidates in competitive markets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth or startup environments
• Willingness to work in-office 5 days per week in San Francisco

Nice to Have

• Experience at early-stage startups (Seed–Series B) or high-growth companies
• Familiarity with AI, SaaS, or B2B talent markets
• Existing presence or brand within the recruiting community (e.g., LinkedIn, content, network)
• Interest in writing or speaking about hiring, talent, or the future of work

If you’re excited to help redefine recruiting, work at the intersection of AI and talent, and build a category-defining company, we’d love to connect.