Senior Technical Recruiter

Overjet • San Mateo, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Overjet is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join its talent team and help scale its high-growth organization. In this role, recruiters are expected to be more than just talent partners; they are builders, owners, and strategic thought partners who push the boundaries of recruiting. The ideal candidate will thrive in ambiguity, solve problems creatively and quickly, and apply critical thinking and analytical rigor to drive better hiring decisions. This position offers the autonomy to experiment, move with velocity, and drive recruiting excellence, ensuring that every hire raises the bar and fuels Overjet's growth. A key aspect of the role involves leveraging AI as a force multiplier, building workflows that enhance team efficiency. The role requires a senior-level technical recruiting expert with a proven track record of hiring top-tier technical talent in the Bay Area, including senior, staff, and director-level positions. The candidate should possess exceptional sourcing instincts, deep market expertise, and the ability to operate strategically while executing with precision. Above all, the candidate should be a talent magnet, sought out for their strategic thinking, operational excellence, humility, and long-term growth mindset. The company is looking for individuals who are hungry, low ego, AI-pilled, and ready to own outcomes while shaping the future of recruiting in the age of AI.

Requirements

• 5+ years recruiting top-tier Bay Area technical talent in hyper-growth environments, with a proven track record hiring senior, staff, and director-level roles across engineering, data, AI/ML, and product.
• Track record of meaningfully leveraging AI tools and data to source, assess, engage, and hire top-tier candidates.
• Creative and resourceful—brings fresh, unconventional approaches to hard-to-fill roles where the standard playbook falls short.
• Demonstrated strength in critical thinking and root cause analysis, with the ability to turn insights into solutions.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills; trusted by candidates and business partners alike.
• Comfort with our recruiting tech stack (Ashby, Juicebox,etc.) or the ability to ramp on new tools with velocity.
• Thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments where ownership and excellence are expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full-lifecycle recruiting across multiple technical roles with a bias for velocity and a drive to hire bar-raising talent.
• Apply analytical problem-solving to identify bottlenecks, uncover root causes, and design solutions that rapidly improve recruiting outcomes in partnership with hiring managers.
• Wield AI agents and AI-driven sourcing to level up recruiting processes and significantly amplify your own output and the team's.
• Use market insights and candidate signals to influence hiring decisions, leveling, and compensation strategy.
• Deliver a world-class candidate experience, serving as a trusted advisor through evaluation and closing so every candidate leaves impressed with Overjet, regardless of outcome.
• Ensure operational excellence in Ashby (ATS) and across systems and processes, hitting and improving key recruiting KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill under 60 days for technical roles).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Equity
• Hybrid workplace that provides flexibility, vibrant in-person workspaces, and the ability to build strong connections across all of Overjet - regardless of location
• 401k plans with a matching program
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage: 99% employee premium covered, 75% dependent premium covered
• Life and AD+D Insurance
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Optional HSA with Employer contribution
• Flexible Time Off and company paid holidays
• Annual Learning and Development Stipend

What This Job Offers

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