Senior Technical Recruiter — AI & Tech Talent Leader

OpenRouter; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenRouter is seeking an experienced full-cycle technical recruiter to join as an early team member. You will partner with technical leadership, build a strong pipeline of top engineers, and guide hiring managers on market dynamics and compensation insights.

You will operationalize recruiting processes, mentor teammates, and drive sourcing initiatives across disciplines while aligning with company goals. This is a high-growth environment with meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record building strong technical teams in a high growth company.
• Ability to develop relationships with hiring partners and become a trusted advisor.
• Effective communication with candidates and systematic management of their processes.
• Low ego and willingness to roll up sleeves to achieve our goals.
• Ability to mentor teammates by leading by example and guidance.
• Understand the importance of data and metrics to influence recruiting strategies.
• Keeps up with trends in technology, startups and magnets for top talent.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with technical leadership to understand hiring needs while providing strategic guidance on recruiting best practices.
• Build and nurture a strong pipeline of technical talent to support both current hiring and future growth.
• Advise hiring managers on market dynamics, compensation insights, and effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting workflows and enhance operational efficiency across the hiring process.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within our Applicant Tracking System (Ashby), maintaining a high standard of system hygiene.
• Mentor and support other team members to elevate overall recruiting performance and execution.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to engage top-tier, passive candidates across various technical disciplines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the company to align recruiting efforts with broader organizational goals.

Job description

OpenRouter is seeking an experienced full-cycle technical recruiter to join as an early team member. You will partner with technical leadership, build a strong pipeline of top engineers, and guide hiring managers on market dynamics and compensation insights.

You will operationalize recruiting processes, mentor teammates, and drive sourcing initiatives across disciplines while aligning with company goals. This is a high-growth environment with meaningful impact.