Technical Recruiter

ICON Consultants, LP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

ICON Consultants, LP is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter based in San Francisco, California. This role focuses on supporting hiring managers to build teams with a strong emphasis on PhD internships and New Grad engineering talent. Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruiting, providing strategic advice to hiring managers, and leveraging knowledge of the technical talent landscape. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of recruiting experience and strong technical acumen. This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $40/hr.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience.
• 1+ year of technical sourcing experience.
• Experience recruiting for engineering roles, especially for early-career talent.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruiting for engineering roles.
• Deliver a high-touch candidate experience from initial outreach.
• Partner with hiring managers on hiring strategies.

Skills

Technical recruiting experience

Technical sourcing experience

Strong technical acumen

Recruiting for engineering roles

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Technical Recruiter (Engineering, PhD & New Grad Focus)

Schedule: Standard business hours

Pay Rate: $40/hr

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to support hiring managers in building high‑performing teams, with a strong focus on PhD internship and New Grad engineering talent. This role will play a critical part in scaling early‑career technical pipelines while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Top 3 Responsibilities

• Full‑Cycle Technical Recruiting: Own end‑to‑end recruiting for engineering roles, with a focus on PhD interns and New Grad talent, including sourcing, pipeline building, and offer management
• Strategic Business Partnership: Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, advising on hiring strategies, talent market insights, and HR‑related topics including compensation and benefits
• Industry Expertise & Brand Promotion: Leverage deep knowledge of the technical talent landscape, target companies, and open‑source communities to attract top talent and represent the organization at networking events and meetups

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruiting efforts for engineering roles, with emphasis on early‑career talent (PhD and New Grad)
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines from scratch for high‑priority hiring needs

• Deliver a high‑touch candidate experience from initial outreach through offer stage
• Partner closely with hiring managers to align on hiring strategies and team goals
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on HR‑related topics including compensation and benefits
• Attend networking events, university engagements, and industry meetups to attract talent
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to reach niche technical talent pools
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships across teams
• Stay current on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging talent communities

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience
• 1+ year of technical sourcing experience
• Experience recruiting for engineering roles (early‑career, PhD, or university recruiting preferred)
• Experience in both agency and in‑house recruiting environments
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong technical acumen and ability to engage with engineering talent