Technical Recruiter

Lightyear AI; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-First

Flexible PTO

13 Paid Holidays

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Equity ownership

Biannual team gatherings

Job summary

Lightyear, a growing tech startup, is seeking a Technical Recruiter to partner with our Director of People and CTO. You will own end-to-end technical recruiting, build strong candidate pipelines, and drive timely hiring for product and engineering teams.

This remote-friendly role offers growth, equity, and impact at Lightyear. You will manage multiple requisitions with urgency, while maintaining Lightyear's high standards for candidate experience and quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience, including at least 2 years specializing in technical recruiting.
• Hands-on experience with recruiting tools such as Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Juicebox.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented with ability to navigate challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting processes for technical and other business-critical roles.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication and engagement.
• Maintain the highest possible hiring bar by reflecting Lightyear's standards for excellence.
• Partner with and coach hiring teams on interviewing practices and candidate evaluations.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies and explore new recruiting channels across product and engineering.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand team needs and build strong pipelines.
• Drive recruiting processes with urgency and accountability, managing priorities without compromising quality.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Technical recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Candidate evaluation

Offer negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Ashby

LinkedIn Recruiter

Juicebox

Job description

The Company: Lightyear is building Telecom’s System of Action: an agentic platform that is revolutionizing the telecom management experience for hundreds of enterprises. Lightyear’s AI platform helps enterprise IT teams automate telecom procurement, network inventory management, telecom bill payment, and much more, and is utilized by companies including Honeywell, Alo Yoga, Palo Alto Networks, and Okta. Lightyear has raised $65M (Series B stage) from the first investors in Roblox, Discord, Coupang, Robinhood, and Flexport.
The Position: As a Technical Recruiter at Lightyear, you will work closely with our Director of People and CTO to drive our engineering and product hiring goals during a critical stage of growth. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and has a relentless "get things done" attitude. The ideal candidate is organized, resilient, and resourceful, with the ability to manage demanding timelines, navigate challenges, and drive results independently.
At Lightyear, we believe hiring quality is THE most important driver of our success, and every new hire should raise the bar. Recruiting is not simply about filling open positions. We move with urgency but never compromise quality or lower our standards to fill a role. The right person understands how to balance speed with thoughtful hiring decisions, deliver an exceptional candidate experience, and continuously elevate our hiring practices. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on the growth and future of a dynamic tech startup.
This position will be full-time and fully remote. Total cash compensation will range between $115,000 - $150,000 inclusive of base salary and bonus potential and include equity as well (compensation package specifics to be determined by experience and fit).

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting processes for technical and other business-critical roles, including sourcing, screening, interview management, candidate evaluation, and offer negotiation.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication, transparency, responsiveness, and thoughtful engagement at every stage of the hiring process.
• Maintain the highest possible hiring bar by ensuring recruiting processes, candidate evaluations, and hiring decisions consistently reflect Lightyear's standards for excellence.
• Partner with and coach hiring teams on effective interviewing practices, structured candidate evaluations, and opportunities to improve hiring quality and consistency.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies and explore new recruiting channels to attract and engage exceptional talent, particularly across product and engineering.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, define what success looks like in each role, and build strong candidate pipelines.
• Drive recruiting processes with urgency and accountability, managing multiple priorities, maintaining momentum, and proactively addressing bottlenecks without compromising quality.

Ideal Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience, including at least 2 years specializing in technical recruiting within product and engineering organizations.
• Hands-on experience with recruiting tools and platforms such as Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Juicebox.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with a natural curiosity, willingness to learn, and ability to independently navigate challenges.
• A strong sense of ownership and urgency, with a track record of following through, getting things done, and delivering results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively partner with hiring managers, influence decisions, and create positive candidate experiences.
• A commitment to hiring excellence, with the judgment and confidence to uphold high standards, provide candid feedback, and prioritize long-term team success over short-term hiring targets.
• Previous recruiting agency experience is a strong plus, particularly in a high-volume or fast-paced technical recruiting environment.

Benefits and Perks

• Remote-First & Flexible: Work from anywhere with the flexibility to manage your schedule around work and life. We value trust, ownership, and results.
• Flexible PTO: Paid time off without accrual limits, based on manager approval and a culture of trust and accountability.
• 13 Paid Holidays: Enjoy 12 company holidays plus one additional holiday selected by the team through our annual Battle of the Holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of base plan premiums covered for employees and 80% for dependents, plus FSAs and $50,000 in life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Start contributing with your first paycheck. Lightyear matches 50% of contributions up to 3% of your salary.
• Equity Ownership: Stock options vesting over four years, with opportunities for additional grants based on performance.
• Biannual Team Gatherings: Connect with the entire team twice a year in different cities.