Technical Recruiter

Tenex • New York, NY

3d • $115,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Tenex is a Chief AI Officer for forward-thinking mid-market & enterprise companies. We’re a full-stack strategic technology partner that helps you identify the highest ROI AI opportunities in your business, set your transformation strategy, and execute through a combination of technology & change management offerings. We're hiring our first Tech Recruiter to build the talent foundation for Tenex as we scale. This is a high-impact role where you'll own full-cycle recruiting for both technical and client-facing positions—from Applied AI Engineers and Tech Leads to AI Strategists and AI Engagement Managers. You'll be our first people hire, reporting directly to a Managing Partner. This means you'll have outsized influence on who we become as a company and how we scale our team from 15 to 150 in 2026. You'll fill critical roles fast while simultaneously building recruiting infrastructure that can grow with us. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where every hire matters and you're energized by building systems from the ground up, this role is for you.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally at a high-growth startup or tech company
• Proven track record sourcing and closing technical roles (engineers, data scientists, ML/AI specialists)
• Experience recruiting for client-facing or consulting roles (solutions engineers, technical account managers, strategists, etc.)
• Deep familiarity with sourcing techniques: Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and niche community engagement
• Strong proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (Ashby experience is a plus)
• Excellent judgment in assessing both technical skills and cultural fit
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills—you can influence hiring managers and sell candidates on the vision
• Scrappy, resourceful mindset with the ability to build processes from scratch
• Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where priorities shift quickly

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting in the AI/ML space or for consulting/professional services firms
• Familiarity with the NYC tech ecosystem and talent landscape
• Background in HR operations or people systems beyond recruiting

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles (Applied AI Engineers, Tech Leads) and consulting roles (AI Strategists, AI Engagement Managers)
• Do targeted candidate outreach through Alex Lieberman’s (Managing Partner) social channels and Linkedin Sales Navigator
• Source passive candidates through creative channels—LinkedIn, GitHub, AI/ML communities, technical conferences, and beyond.
• Conduct initial screenings to assess technical skills, client-facing abilities, and cultural fit for a fast-moving, builder-first environment
• Partner closely with hiring managers and Managing Partners to understand role requirements and refine hiring strategies
• Manage candidate experience from first touch through offer acceptance, ensuring every interaction reflects Tenex's values
• Negotiate offers and close candidates quickly in a competitive NYC market
• Optimize our existing Ashby ATS to support rapid scaling
• Build and refine recruiting processes that balance speed with quality
• Establish sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for hard-to-fill technical and niche roles
• Track key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, offer acceptance rates) and report progress
• Develop employer branding initiatives to position Tenex as the place where elite builders come to do their best work
• Stay ahead of NYC tech talent trends and adapt strategies accordingly

Benefits

• Earn between $115,000 and $175,000 annually, with opportunities for further upside tied to your output.
• Ownership: The more you contribute, the more you earn. Your ceiling is limited only by your output, creativity, and ambition.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision provided
• Vacation policy: Take what you need vacation policy
• In-Office, NYC-based: Work from our beautiful office in the heart of New York City, surrounded by a team of your peers.
• World-class team: Join a collective of the world's best engineers, designers, and creators, each driven to do their life's most important work.

What This Job Offers

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