Technology Recruiter

Tech Recruiter | High-Growth Startups (Recent College Graduates) Hybrid - Union Square, NYC We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented Tech Recruiter to join our client's team. You'll identify, source, and place top talent for our client's high-bar startup clients - companies spanning Seed through Series D+, across Engineering, Product, Design, GTM, and Leadership functions in frontier spaces like AI, aerospace, defense, robotics, and compute. About Our Client High-signal recruiting for venture-backed companies built by operators who've led hiring inside high-growth startups and know what "good" actually looks like Preferred recruiting partner to dozens of VC firms and their portfolio companies Seven years in and better positioned than ever - most client demand today is inbound, meaning you're selling into a warm market, not cold-calling into resistance A track record of deep, long-term client partnerships including multi-year engagements with companies scaling through funding rounds, new verticals, and leadership build-outs Trusted partner, not just a vendor - operating with precision, judgment, and transparency to help teams hire with clarity and conviction What You'll Do Source, screen, and assess exceptional candidates through traditional and non-traditional channels Run full-cycle search from kickoff and calibration calls through active sourcing, interviews, referrals, and close Guide candidates through the interview process with consistent, high-touch communication Negotiate offers and compensation packages to drive high acceptance rates Build deep knowledge of client organizations, culture, and growth plans to anticipate future hiring needs Track performance against KPIs and continuously sharpen your process Build toward running a full desk owning both delivery and client relationships Compensation Base salary: Up to $90K Uncapped commission on billings up to 25% Total comp: $150K+ in Year 1, $200K+ in Year 2 (OTE based on 1 hire/month at a $40K average fee) Top performers have billed well above plan - recent recruiters have closed 6 hires in a single month, and one recruiter earned $450K in a year True uncapped upside - no ceiling on what you can earn based on what you close Why This Role Direct access to founders, VCs, and decision-makers - the kind of exposure people pay for in an MBA Real mentorship from founders who are invested in your long-term career, not just your quota Fast feedback loops from leadership, clients, and candidates so you improve in days, not years Small, high-trust team with real autonomy this is a seat for people who think like operators, not just activity-trackers Proven paths beyond recruiting - people who've come through this firm have moved into sales, product, chief of staff, and internal talent roles at tier-1 companies and funds Front-row seat to where tech funding and growth actually happen, without needing to grind years in SF to get it What We're Looking For Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on candidate experience Strong organizational and time-management skills - able to juggle multiple searches at once Solid understanding of the technology industry, startup ecosystem, and key market players People who want ownership and are motivated by uncapped, performance-based earning potential Recent college graduates Give and take feedback openly Think critically, do the hard things first Operate from a position of power & obsessed with winning High expectations and high pace - this role isn't for the faint of heart Early on, expect long hours as you ramp up; after 4–6 months, unlimited PTO and real flexibility kick in Not a traditional 9-to-5 but the payoff is real financial and professional growth working alongside some of the most exciting companies in tech #J-18808-Ljbffr Tempting Talent