Senior Technical Recruiter & Talent Strategist

OpenRouter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenRouter is seeking an experienced technical recruiter to join as an early team member in New York. You will lead full-cycle hiring, partnering with engineering and product leaders to forecast needs, build pipelines, and execute offer processes.

You will influence hiring strategies with market data, mentor junior team members, and own the candidate experience from outreach to close. This role offers the chance to shape OpenRouter's growth trajectory.

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 goals.
• Mentor teammates by leading by example and guiding others.
• Understand and use data/metrics to influence recruiting strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with trends in tech, startups, and talent magnets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with technical leadership to understand hiring needs and provide strategic guidance on recruiting best practices.
• Build and nurture a strong pipeline of technical talent for 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 improve operational efficiency across the hiring process.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the Applicant Tracking System (Ashby).
• Mentor and support team members to elevate 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 with broader organizational goals.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Tech hiring

Relationship building

Candidate communication

Team mentoring

Data-driven recruiting

Market trends analysis

Sourcing strategies

Tools

Ashby

Job description

OpenRouter is seeking an experienced technical recruiter to join as an early team member in New York. You will lead full-cycle hiring, partnering with engineering and product leaders to forecast needs, build pipelines, and execute offer processes.

You will influence hiring strategies with market data, mentor junior team members, and own the candidate experience from outreach to close. This role offers the chance to shape OpenRouter's growth trajectory.