Technical Recruiter, AI

Perplexity • San Francisco, CA

9d • $165,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner closely with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate has a proven track record as a full-cycle technical recruiter in high-growth environments. Success requires strong stakeholder management skills, creative AI-augmented sourcing strategies, and the ability to deliver high-quality hires in a fast-paced startup setting.

This role calls for operational excellence and strong storytelling, grounded in a comprehensive understanding of the AI market and technology landscape. The recruiter will use AI tools to identify talent signals, improve recruiting workflows, and move quickly in a competitive market.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Experience working at a high-growth startup.
• Proven track record of successfully placing top-tier technical talent.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing, screening, or candidate engagement.
• Fluency with varied Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Proactive and flexible, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ashby Applicant Tracking System.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging AI tools to surface, engage, and attract top technical talent at scale.
• Use AI to improve every stage of the recruiting funnel, including drafting outreach, mapping talent pools, and identifying non-obvious candidates.
• Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and updates.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and team dynamics.
• Negotiate job offers and close candidates.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and refine processes, using AI to support faster, smarter hiring decisions.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging AI recruiting tools, and technical recruiting best practices.

What This Job Offers

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