Part Time Software Engineer Startup Jobs in California

About RFgen Software

RFgen Software is a global leader in mobile barcoding and supply chain solutions, trusted by large enterprise customers around the world. With offices in the US, Singapore, and India, we help companies optimize their operations by delivering highly reliable, flexible, and cost-effective mobile solutions tightly integrated with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, and Microsoft.

We are seeking an experienced part-time full-lifecycle Recruiter to help us attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across our growing software company. This role will own the end-to-end recruiting process, partnering closely with hiring managers to identify hiring needs, source qualified candidates, manage interviews, assist with employee onboarding, and deliver an outstanding candidate experience.

The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who enjoys building relationships and has experience recruiting for technical and business roles within the software industry.

Compensation & Schedule: $41.00 per hour. Part-time (approximately 10–15 hours per week, with flexibility based on hiring needs)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake meetings through offer acceptance and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring goals, job requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, networking, and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring teams and maintain clear communication throughout the hiring process.
• Evaluate candidates for technical skills, experience, cultural alignment, and organizational fit.
• Extend offers and assist with salary negotiations in collaboration with leadership.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a positive, professional candidate experience at every stage of the recruiting process.
• Maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular hiring updates to leadership.
• Recommend improvements to recruiting processes and employer branding initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and hiring practices.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, preferably in the software or technology industry.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for technical positions such as Software Engineers, QA Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Product Managers, and other technology roles.
• Experience recruiting for business functions including Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, and Operations.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other recruiting platforms.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hiring managers and leadership.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting in a startup or small, fast-growing software company.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Experience supporting remote and hybrid hiring.
• Familiarity with employer branding and talent marketing.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Desired Competencies

• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Customer-service mindset toward candidates and hiring managers
• Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
• Adaptability in a changing business environment
• Passion for identifying and engaging top talent

Why Join RFgen?

• Be part of a growing global software company with strong financial performance.
• Work in a culture that values accuracy, accountability, and results.
• Competitive compensation and flexible work schedule.