Technical Recruiter

Starburst; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (ISOs)

Stock grants

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Starburst is seeking a Technical Recruiter in Boston to scale engineering and product teams globally. You will partner with leaders to design scalable hiring strategies, attract top talent, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience from outreach to offer.

This hybrid role requires strong communication, data-driven hiring, and the ability to travel up to 25%. The Boston office supports onsite 1–2 days per week, with equity and Total Rewards benefits including stock grants and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for engineering and product roles.
• Proven ability to build and refine scalable hiring strategies.
• Strong communication and teamwork with engineering leaders.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Source, engage, and assess engineering and product talent.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from opening to closing.
• Develop strategies across multiple locations.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to ensure efficient hiring.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Sourcing and engagement

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Travel ability

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai .

About the role

As Starburst continues to expand its global footprint, we are looking for an experienced and driven Technical Recruiter to join our high-performing talent acquisition team. In this role, you will play a critical part in scaling our engineering and product teams globally. You’ll work closely with leaders to build and refine scalable hiring strategies, identify and attract exceptional candidates, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience from start to finish.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a cutting-edge company that’s redefining the data landscape.

As a Technical Recruiter at Starburst you will:

• Proactively source, engage, and assess top engineering and product talent through a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, communities, and referrals
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job opening and initial candidate outreach to offer negotiation and closing
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to support roles of varying complexity and seniority across multiple locations
• Partner closely withhiring managers, engineering leadership, and HR to ensure efficient, effective, and equitable hiring processes
• Continually aid in the enhancement of our recruiting processes and best practices
• Ensure all candidates have a positive and professional experience, regardless of the outcome
• Use data and insights to drive decisions, track performance, and maintain a clean and organized ATS

Some of the things we look for

• High-volume recruiting experience in a fast-paced B2B startup environment
• Loves the hunt, and has a proven track record of turning passive prospects into a strong active candidate pipeline
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities effectively
• Can close candidates with the right balance of consideration, transparency, and drive
• Leverages data to monitor the health of hiring processes, advise stakeholders, and manage ATS cleanliness
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen ability to build trust with both candidates and internal partners
• Ability to Travel: This role will require 25% in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer engagements, and other company events. Actual travel expectations may vary by role and business needs.

Where could this role be based?

• This role is based in our Boston office and follows a hybrid model, with an expectation of being onsite 1-2 days per week.

Starburst is dedicated to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range provided for this role reflects the minimum and maximum targets for candidates across all U.S. locations and could be inclusive of variable compensation, such as commission or bonus. All employees receive equity packages (ISOs) and have access to a comprehensive benefits offering. Actual compensation packages are determined based on relevant skills, experience, education and training, and specific work location. For more information, connect with the recruiting team or Hiring Manager during the process as they can provide more detailed information about the salary range.

Pay Range

$120,000 - $140,000 USD

Build your career at Starburst

All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry – and the future.

Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more.

We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws.