Founding Recruiter & HR (FULL TIME)
About the Role
Technical and non‑technical recruiting for backend engineers, AI/ML engineers, systems architects, and business roles
Sourcing from unconventional channels (university placements, open‑source communities, niche forums)
Building hiring infrastructure: processes, interview frameworks, evaluation systems
Owning end‑to‑end candidate experience with speed, clarity, and professionalism
Setting up early‑stage HR foundations: onboarding, compliance, compensation frameworks, and culture‑building
Requirements
1–2+ years full‑cycle recruiting in high‑growth startups or fast‑paced environments
Proven track record of closing hard‑to‑hire technical roles
Ability to operate with startup velocity (closing in days, not weeks)
Strong written and verbal communication for outreach, interviews, and relationship‑building
Data‑driven approach, tracking metrics and optimizing funnels
Operational rigor to build scalable systems and processes
Sound judgment on cultural fit, work ethic, and raw potential (beyond résumé)
Experience recruiting for early‑stage startups (Series A or earlier)
Background in technical recruiting (backend, AI/ML, infrastructure)
Familiarity with ATS and modern recruiting/sourcing tools
Experience setting up HR operations from scratch
Network in the AI/engineering community