Associate Technical Recruiter

Rune Technologies • Arlington, VA

2d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rune Technologies is seeking an Associate Technical Recruiter to support its growth. This role is focused on managing recruiting processes for technical roles, particularly in software engineering and product. The Associate Technical Recruiter will work closely with the Head of Talent and hiring managers to qualify candidates, manage the hiring process, ensure a positive candidate experience, and drive searches forward efficiently. This position is ideal for an early-career recruiter with 1-3 years of experience who is organized, ambitious, and eager to develop expertise in technical recruiting.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of recruiting experience, ideally within an agency, startup, or other fast-paced recruiting environment.
• Experience recruiting for software engineering, product, or other technical roles strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of recruiting fundamentals and candidate management.
• Ability to conduct effective candidate screens and build sound candidate-assessment judgment.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple searches and candidate processes simultaneously.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly.
• High ownership, responsiveness, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Technical recruiting agency experience.
• Experience recruiting software engineers across backend, frontend, full-stack, infrastructure, AI/ML, or related disciplines.
• Experience recruiting product managers or other technical product roles.
• Startup or high-growth company experience.
• Experience in defense, national security, government technology, or security-cleared recruiting.
• Familiarity with Ashby or a similar applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting processes across multiple open roles, primarily within engineering, product, and other technical functions.
• Conduct initial candidate screens and assess candidates against role requirements.
• Guide candidates through the recruiting process from first conversation through accepted offer.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to maintain momentum, gather timely feedback, and keep searches on track.
• Develop a strong understanding of Rune’s technical roles, including the skills, backgrounds, and experiences that make candidates successful.
• Deliver a high-quality, responsive, and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support offer strategy, candidate closing, and negotiations alongside the Head of Talent.
• Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and recruiting activity in Ashby or a similar ATS.
• Identify scheduling, process, or pipeline issues and proactively drive them toward resolution.
• Contribute to improvements in recruiting processes, candidate experience, and team operations.
• Support broader recruiting coordination and onboarding efforts as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; premiums 100% covered by Rune for all employees; exceptionally low premiums for spouses and dependents
• Basic life insurance and disability 100% covered for all employees by Rune; option to purchase additional life insurance available
• ‘Take the time off that you need, when you need it’ paid time off, not accrual based
• Generous company holiday calendar including a holiday shutdown in December
• Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service, medical events, and parental leave
• Full 401(k) retirement plan for all full-time eligible employees
• Company-funded commuter benefits
• Free access to on-site gym at office
• Highly competitive equity grants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed