Technical Recruiter

Blitzy • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a Recruiter to build Blitzy's world-class team engineering team during our most critical growth phase. You'll partner directly with our executive leadership and hiring managers to source, engage, and close top-tier talent in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.
This is a hands-on, in-house recruiting role focused on full-cycle execution—from sourcing to offer acceptance. You'll own the candidate experience end-to-end while building the systems and processes that enable us to scale our team efficiently. Your work will directly shape the company's trajectory as we revolutionize software development.
What Success Looks Like
You consistently deliver high-quality candidates who exceed hiring manager expectations and raise the bar for talent at Blitzy
You build robust pipelines across technical, sales, and operations roles, ensuring we're never blocked on talent
You create an exceptional candidate experience that reinforces Blitzy's brand and values at every touchpoint
You move quickly without sacrificing quality, closing critical roles in weeks rather than months
You establish strong partnerships with hiring managers, becoming their trusted advisor on talent strategy
You identify and implement recruiting best practices that scale with our growth
You maintain organized, up-to-date pipelines and provide actionable insights through recruiting metrics
You become the voice of Blitzy's culture and mission, inspiring candidates to join our team
You proactively identify talent gaps and market trends, advising leadership on hiring strategy

Requirements

• 3-7 years of recruiting experience, ideally in startup or high-growth tech environments
• Proven track record hiring for engineering roles (backend, frontend, AI/ML) at a large scale
• Strong sourcing skills with demonstrated success using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Excellent communication abilities—you can excite engineers about technical challenges and sales candidates about market opportunities
• Exceptional organization and follow-through—you never drop balls and maintain detailed, actionable pipelines
• Comfort in fast-paced environments—you thrive on urgency and can balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with ATS systems (Rippling experience preferred)
• Data-driven approach to recruiting with ability to track, analyze, and act on metrics

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house recruiting experience at a Series A-C startup that scaled rapidly
• Experience recruiting for AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise SaaS companies
• Background in both technical and GTM recruiting, with deep networks in both domains
• Track record of building recruiting processes and systems from scratch
• Experience with employer branding initiatives or recruiting marketing
• Success closing candidates who had competing offers from top tech companies
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI talent market and unique challenges in recruiting for this space
• Previous experience recruiting in the Boston/Cambridge tech ecosystem

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and manage candidates across engineering, sales, and operations roles
• Conduct initial phone screens that assess technical capabilities, culture fit, and motivation
• Coordinate complex interview schedules with multiple stakeholders while maintaining positive candidate experience
• Manage the offer process from comp discussions through acceptance, including reference checks and closing conversations
• Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines in Rippling and/or ATS
• Create targeted outbound sourcing campaigns via LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms
• Track and report on key recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, pipeline health, source effectiveness)
• Maintain organized documentation and ensure smooth handoffs between recruiting stages
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and evaluation criteria
• Design effective interview loops that assess both technical capabilities and culture fit
• Provide market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and competitive landscape
• Advise on employer branding and recruiting strategies to attract top talent
• Deliver a high-touch, personalized experience that reflects Blitzy's values and culture
• Maintain clear, timely communication throughout the candidate journey
• Gather and act on candidate feedback to continuously improve our recruiting process
• Serve as the primary ambassador of Blitzy's mission and culture to prospective hires

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO with minimum time off requirements
• Professional development budget for recruiting conferences, certifications, and training
• Top-tier equipment and workspace setup
• Career growth opportunity—clear path to lead our talent function as we scale
• Impact—your work directly shapes the team building the future of software development

What This Job Offers

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