Role at a glance
Senior technical recruiter driving AI-powered full-cycle hiring and sourcing for engineering teams at a high-growth startup.
- →Develop innovative sourcing strategies leveraging AI tools
- →Manage candidate experience with timely feedback
- →Build partnerships with hiring managers on technical requirements
- →Negotiate offers and close candidates
- →Analyze recruiting metrics using AI for smarter decisions
Who should apply
Candidates with 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in high-growth startups should apply. Ideal applicants have hands-on experience using AI tools for sourcing and screening plus strong stakeholder management skills. They must show a proven track record placing top technical talent and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Skills & technologies
full-cycle recruitingai sourcingats systemsstakeholder managementdata analysisoffer negotiationtalent mappingcandidate engagement
Full job description
As published by Perplexity on their official careers page.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner closely with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a full-cycle technical recruiter in high-growth environments. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management skills, creative AI-augmented sourcing strategies, and the ability to deliver high-quality hires in a fast-paced startup setting.
Beyond the expected; this role requires both a superior level of operational wizardry; and a mastery of storytelling, steeped in a comprehensive understanding of the AI market and technology landscape. You won't just keep pace with how AI is reshaping recruiting, you'll be the one putting those tools to work, using them to find signal others miss and to move faster than the market.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging AI tools to surface, engage, and attract top technical talent at scale
Use AI to sharpen every stage of the funnel, from drafting compelling outreach to mapping talent pools and identifying non-obvious candidates
Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and updates
Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and team dynamics
Negotiate job offers and close candidates
Analyze recruiting metrics and refine processes, using AI to turn data into faster, smarter hiring decisions
Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging AI recruiting tools, and best practices in technical recruiting
What You Bring
5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
Experience working at a high-growth startup
Proven track record of successfully placing top-tier technical talent
Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing, screening, or candidate engagement
Fluency with varied ATSs (Ashby preferred)
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Proactive, flexible, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
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