Contract Technical Recruiter — AI, Infrastructure & Hardware
About The Position
Blaze Talent is seeking contract technical recruiters to embed with their clients and manage full-cycle hiring for challenging roles. This position requires technical fluency and genuine curiosity, with a foundation in at least one of the domains (AI, infrastructure, hardware) and the ability to work across all three. The role involves direct collaboration with engineering leadership, running a rigorous process, and upholding Blaze Talent's high-touch standard. It offers embedded, full-cycle work on cutting-edge problems, distinct from the typical agency experience. Recruiters who excel in this role are adaptable and can develop expertise across AI/ML, software, and infrastructure/hardware as client engagements evolve.
Requirements
- 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience (agency, RPO, and/or in-house).
- Depth in at least one of the following domains: AI/ML, software engineering, or infrastructure/hardware.
- Curiosity and range to grow expertise across all three domains.
- Strong sourcing skills: advanced boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and modern ATS platforms.
- Credibility with technical stakeholders; ability to discuss roles effectively.
- Self-direction in fast-moving, ambiguous, high-complexity environments.
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring teams.
- Remote-ready: own equipment, reliable high-speed internet, and availability during US business hours.
Nice To Haves
- Proven range across two or more domains (AI/ML, distributed systems, or network/data-center infrastructure).
- Deep specialization in one domain (AI/ML, distributed systems, or network/data-center infrastructure).
- Experience with sourcing tools like Gem.
- Experience with ATS platforms like Greenhouse, Ashby, etc.
- Background supporting high-growth deep-tech, cloud, AI, or infrastructure-heavy teams.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering leadership to scope roles, calibrate profiles, and establish hiring strategies.
- Advise stakeholders on talent availability, compensation, and competitive dynamics in niche technical markets.
- Lead end-to-end hiring across AI/ML, software, and infrastructure/hardware domains.
- Manage sourcing, outreach, technical screening, interview coordination, and offer processes.
- Source proactively using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, open-source projects, and niche engineering communities.
- Utilize advanced boolean and pattern-matching techniques to find hard-to-reach talent.
- Own pipeline health, candidate experience, interview feedback loops, and stakeholder communication.
- Maintain clean and actionable ATS data, and report clearly on funnel metrics and progress.
- Identify and address process gaps to increase hiring velocity without compromising quality.
- Act as a consultative partner, protecting both client goals and Blaze Talent's delivery standards.
Benefits
- W2 contract role
- Embedded with clients
- Engagements typically run 3–6 months, with potential to extend
- Pay range: $45–$65/hour, depending on experience and engagement
- Equal employment opportunity
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
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