Technical Recruiter

Tenex•New York, NY

8d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tenex is where builders, operators, and problem-solvers come together to help the world’s most ambitious companies tackle their toughest challenges. We work at the intersection of strategy and engineering — embedding dedicated teams directly into organizations to turn complex, high-stakes problems into real, measurable outcomes. We don’t do slide decks and hand-offs; we sit in the trenches alongside our clients and build. We operate with the speed of a startup and the rigor of the best firms in the world. Our culture is built on intellectual curiosity, radical ownership, and a belief that exceptional work comes from diverse teams who are empowered to challenge assumptions, move fast, and hold each other to a higher standard. If you want to work on projects that actually matter, alongside people who make you better — Tenex is the place to do it. We’re hiring a Technical Recruiter to help build the foundation of our talent function as we scale. This is not a traditional recruiting role. You’ll own full-cycle hiring across both technical and client-facing roles—from Forward Deployed Engineers, AI Strategists, and Engagement Managers—while also helping shape how recruiting works at Tenex. You’ll report directly to the Head of People and play a critical role in scaling the team from ~20 to 100+. Every hire matters here. You’ll be responsible not just for filling roles, but for building the systems, pipelines, and candidate experience that define our company. If you’re energized by high standards, fast execution, and building from scratch—this is for you.

Requirements

2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience (startup or high-growth environment preferred)
Proven ability to source and close technical talent
Experience hiring for client-facing or hybrid roles
Strong sourcing skills
Experience working in or alongside fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong judgment in evaluating both technical capability and cultural fit
Excellent communication—you can influence stakeholders and sell a vision to candidates
High ownership mindset—you don’t wait for process, you build it

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting across technical and client-facing roles
Source high-caliber candidates through creative, non-traditional channels
Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to define role profiles and hiring strategies
Conduct thoughtful screenings that assess: Technical depth Client-facing ability Builder mindset and cultural alignment
Drive an exceptional candidate experience from first touch to offer
Close candidates quickly in a competitive NYC market
Optimize and manage our ATS (Ashby) to support scale
Build and refine recruiting processes that balance speed and quality
Develop structured sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and niche roles
Track and report on key metrics (pipeline health, time-to-fill, conversion rates)
Contribute to employer brand—positioning Tenex as the place where top builders want to work
Stay ahead of market trends in AI and NYC tech talent