Sr. Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Tenstorrent is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to scale engineering teams crucial for AI compute, collaborating closely with software engineering leaders. This remote contract position focuses on innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent in AI and machine learning.

Candidates should have at least 4 years of technical recruiting experience and excel in building strong candidate networks. The target compensation is $60-75/hr based on experience. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply as Tenstorrent values collaboration and creativity in their hiring process.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience hiring software engineers and AI/ML talent.
• Experience recruiting for low-level systems engineers or hardware engineers is a bonus.
• Ability to influence hiring decisions through data and insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering leaders to develop hiring strategies.
• Build innovative sourcing approaches and talent pipelines.
• Deliver a high-touch candidate experience aligned with company values.
• Share market intelligence and recruiting best practices.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing candidates

Influencing decisions

Market insights

Communication

Job description

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

Tenstorrent is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract) to help scale the engineering teams building the future of AI compute. In this 12-month contract role, you'll partner closely with software engineering leaders to identify, attract, and hire exceptional talent across AI, machine learning, systems software, and related technical domains. This is an opportunity to own recruiting strategy for some of Tenstorrent’s most technical software teams and build the hiring experience in AI compute, one of the most important markets in the world right now.

This role is remote, based out of the United States with a preference near one of our main office hubs Austin, TX; Santa Clara,CA; or Toronto, ON.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Who You Are

• Experienced technical recruiter with 4+ years of success hiring software engineers and AI/ML talent. Bonus points for low level systems engineers, hardware engineers, or other highly specialized technical profiles.
• Creative talent hunter who enjoys solving difficult hiring challenges and uncovering exceptional candidates in competitive markets.
• Trusted partner to hiring managers and leadership teams, capable of influencing decisions through data, market insights, and strong communication.
• Adaptable and self-directed, thriving in fast-changing environments where priorities evolve quickly and ownership is valued.

What We Need

• Partner with software engineering leaders to develop hiring strategies, talent pipelines, and recruiting roadmaps that support aggressive growth goals.
• Build and execute innovative sourcing approaches across traditional channels, professional networks, referrals, and targeted outreach campaigns.
• Deliver a high-touch candidate experience that reflects Tenstorrent’s values and strengthens our employer brand throughout the hiring process.
• Share market intelligence, recruiting best practices, and operational insights that help improve hiring outcomes across the broader recruiting team.

What You Will Learn

• Gain deep exposure to the talent markets driving AI, machine learning, semiconductor, and software innovation.
• Develop expertise recruiting for highly technical roles that sit at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI infrastructure.
• Partner directly with engineering leaders building cutting-edge technology and learn how hiring decisions influence company growth and product development.
• Experience recruiting in a high-growth AI company where speed, technical depth, and creativity all play a critical role in success.

Target compensation for this position will be $60-75/hr based on experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.