Technical Recruiter

Cogent Security • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Cogent is scaling fast and we're looking for a Technical Recruiter who can own the full recruiting lifecycle. You'll work directly with our founders to bring on exceptional engineering, security, and AI talent as we build out a world-class team. This role is ideal for recruiters who thrive in high-ownership environments, love finding and closing exceptional talent, and want to see the tangible impact of the teams they build.

Requirements

• 4+ years of recruiting experience, with deep technical recruiting exposure.
• You’ve recruited in fast-paced, competitive environments (later-stage startups or high-bar tech companies).
• You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and a fast paced environment
• You’re a strong communicator who is good at understanding what candidates are looking for and adjusting your strategy on the go

Nice To Haves

• You bring deep knowledge of the AI talent landscape and a network of top-tier candidates
• You’re excited about AI and cybersecurity, and want to help build a category-defining team
• You're not only interested in hiring for an AI-native team, you are interested in leaning into creating an AI-native hiring process
• You have experience with Ashby ATS

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with founders and team leads to define hiring needs and close roles fast
• Think creatively about how to source, engage, and convert top talent
• Create steady, high-quality pipelines through outbound sourcing, referrals, and proactive talent mapping
• Develop, track, and improve metrics (e.g., time‐to‐hire, source effectiveness, candidate quality, funnel conversion)
• Build scalable recruiting systems and processes

What This Job Offers

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