Los Angeles, CA · Remote
About the Role A fast-moving, pre-seed AI-powered talent acquisition startup is hiring its Founding Recruiter . You'll partner directly with the founding and engineering teams to shape how AI is ...
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Los Angeles, CA · Remote
About the Role A fast-moving, pre-seed AI-powered talent acquisition startup is hiring its Founding Recruiter . You'll partner directly with the founding and engineering teams to shape how AI is ...
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El Segundo, CA · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, can navigate ambiguity, and is ready to grow their career at the intersection of space and deep tech. What You'll ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, can navigate ambiguity, and is ready to grow their career at the intersection of space and deep tech. What You'll ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
Recruiter Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid/Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $80,000 ... Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities * High ownership ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
Recruiter Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid/Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $80,000 ... Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities * High ownership ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
About the Role A fast-moving, pre-seed AI-powered talent acquisition startup is hiring its Founding Recruiter . You'll partner directly with the founding and engineering teams to shape how AI is ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
About the Role A fast-moving, pre-seed AI-powered talent acquisition startup is hiring its Founding Recruiter . You'll partner directly with the founding and engineering teams to shape how AI is ...
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Manhattan, NY · On-site
$135K - $170K/yr
A financial services firm is seeking a Senior GTM Recruiter to work in a startup environment . This role is 5 days in office. Description: * Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for positions ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$135K - $170K/yr
A financial services firm is seeking a Senior GTM Recruiter to work in a startup environment . This role is 5 days in office. Description: * Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for positions ...
A startup that's forever changing the landscape of retail eCommerce? One that is remote-first ... You will lead the recruiting and onboarding function at Bold Metrics, and will help double the ...
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El Segundo, CA · On-site
Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The ideal candidate has experience recruiting engineers or other specialized technical ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The ideal candidate has experience recruiting engineers or other specialized technical ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The ideal candidate has experience recruiting engineers or other specialized technical ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The ideal candidate has experience recruiting engineers or other specialized technical ...
Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The ideal candidate has experience recruiting engineers or other specialized technical ...
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Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new ... The ideal candidate has experience recruiting engineers or other specialized technical ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
It's a ground-floor seat at a fast-moving startup, which means you'll learn a ton quickly, get real ownership from day one, and have room to grow into recruiting, marketing, or wherever your ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
It's a ground-floor seat at a fast-moving startup, which means you'll learn a ton quickly, get real ownership from day one, and have room to grow into recruiting, marketing, or wherever your ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
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San Mateo, CA · On-site
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
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Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
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Alameda, CA · On-site
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Alameda, CA · On-site
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We are looking for a Founding Recruiter & People Ops Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join as the first dedicated people hire at a fast-growing cybersecurity startup. You''''ll work directly ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
We are looking for a Founding Recruiter & People Ops Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join as the first dedicated people hire at a fast-growing cybersecurity startup. You''''ll work directly ...
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Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
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Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
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Hayward, CA · On-site
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Hayward, CA · On-site
Technical Recruiter | Early-Stage AI Startup | San Francisco We're partnering with an early-stage AI company looking for a Technical Recruiter to help build the team from the ground up. You'll build ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Technical Recruiter | Early-Stage AI Startup | San Francisco We're partnering with an early-stage AI company looking for a Technical Recruiter to help build the team from the ground up. You'll build ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
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Fremont, CA · On-site
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Fremont, CA · On-site
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
Do you prosper in a challenging and fast-paced startup environment? If your answers are yes, yes ... Each day is a new challenge! As a Recruiter, you will be responsible for managing the full ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Do you prosper in a challenging and fast-paced startup environment? If your answers are yes, yes ... Each day is a new challenge! As a Recruiter, you will be responsible for managing the full ...
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Startup Recruiters often face challenges such as rapidly changing hiring needs, limited employer brand recognition, and high competition for top talent. To address these, recruiters must be highly agile, leveraging creative sourcing strategies and building strong relationships with candidates to showcase a startup's unique culture and growth opportunities. Working closely with founders and team leads is common, requiring excellent communication and adaptability. Many recruiters also utilize data-driven approaches and networking events to build talent pipelines. Overcoming these challenges helps startups attract the right candidates quickly, ensuring successful team growth.
A Startup Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for early-stage or fast-growing companies. Unlike traditional recruiters, they often work in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment where hiring the right team is critical to the company's success. They manage the entire hiring process, from identifying candidates and conducting interviews to negotiating offers. Startup Recruiters also help build company culture and ensure new hires align with the company's vision and growth objectives.
To thrive as a Startup Recruiter, you need strong talent sourcing skills, knowledge of recruitment processes, and familiarity with dynamic startup environments, often supported by a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, and data-driven recruitment platforms is important. Outstanding communication, adaptability, and relationship-building skills help candidates stand out in this fast-paced, ever-changing environment. These abilities enable effective identification and engagement of top talent, which is critical for scaling startups efficiently and competitively.
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A fast-moving, pre-seed AI-powered talent acquisition startup is hiring its Founding Recruiter. You'll partner directly with the founding and engineering teams to shape how AI is applied to modern recruiting — owning high-impact, full-cycle searches for U.S.-based roles. This is a remote, Americas-based position for someone who thrives on independence, initiative, and delivering real hiring outcomes with minimal hand-holding.
What You'll DoRun full-cycle recruiting for U.S.-based roles using an AI-powered recruiting platform.
Review AI-generated candidate matches and quickly surface the strongest, most relevant talent.
Interview and qualify candidates, then present tight, high-signal shortlists to hiring managers.
Join client calls, clarify role requirements, and provide honest, strategic hiring guidance.
Act as a true partner to clients — including pushing back on unclear or unrealistic expectations.
Own candidate pipelines end-to-end, ensuring fast, clean movement through every stage.
Deliver structured feedback to the engineering team to improve matching logic and workflows.
Keep candidate notes and process documentation accurate, up to date, and reliable.
Prioritize across multiple concurrent searches and drive them to successful hires.
Required:
3+ years of recruiting experience for U.S. clients or U.S.-based roles (dealbreaker).
Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
Strong client-facing presence: clear communication, expectation management, and relationship-building.
Experience in a fast-paced environment — startup or high-velocity agency.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-driven recruitment workflows.
Demonstrated high ownership, reliability, and ability to move quickly without hand-holding.
Availability to work 40–50 hours per week aligned with Pacific Time (PST), including occasional evening or weekend calls.
Nice to Have:
Experience recruiting across multiple functions (engineering, sales, operations, G&A).
Background in both agency and in-house recruiting.
Hands-on experience improving recruiting tools, processes, or product.
Compensation details are not listed for this role. Visa sponsorship is available.
LocationThis is a fully remote role open to candidates based in the Americas. The team operates primarily on Pacific Time (PST). The company's home base is in Los Angeles, United States.
