1099 Senior Technical Recruiter/Sourcer (United States)

Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter – Startup & Technology Roles

1099 Independent Contractor | Commission-Only

Remote | U.S. Based Recruiters only

Uncapped Earnings | High-Percentage Placement Commissions

About Talent Stack:

Talent Stack LLC is a performance-driven recruiting firm supporting high-growth technology startups and established organizations nationwide. We recruit across software engineering, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, product, sales, operations, and other specialized functions.

We are seeking experienced recruiters who can independently source, qualify, engage, and close high-caliber candidates for fast-moving technical searches.

Why Partner With Talent Stack?

• Immediate access to active startup and technical searches
• Established client relationships with no business development required
• Freedom to select roles aligned with your expertise and candidate network
• Opportunity to focus exclusively on recruiting, sourcing, and placements
• Flexible, remote independent-contractor structure
• High-percentage placement commissions
• Uncapped earning potential
• Ongoing access to new searches based on performance and availability

Current Hiring Focus

Active searches may include:

• Full-Stack Engineers
• Backend Engineers
• Frontend Engineers
• AI and Machine Learning Engineers
• DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure Engineers
• Product Engineers
• Engineering Managers and Technical Leaders
• Product, Design, Operations, Sales, and Go-to-Market professionals
• Other specialized positions within high-growth technology companies

What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through accepted offer
• Prioritize active searches that align with your recruiting experience
• Source passive candidates using LinkedIn, Boolean search, X-ray search, GitHub, professional communities, referrals, and other channels
• Conduct structured candidate screens covering experience, technical alignment, compensation, location, work authorization, and career motivation
• Present qualified candidates with accurate, compelling submission profiles
• Obtain candidate consent and verify potential duplicate submissions
• Manage candidates throughout interviews, feedback, offer negotiations, and closing
• Maintain consistent follow-up and deliver a professional candidate experience
• Follow all client, confidentiality, and submission requirements
• Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate candidate records
• Work independently while collaborating with Talent Stack on search strategy and candidate calibration

What You Bring

• 5 or more years of full-cycle recruiting or technical sourcing experience
• Proven success recruiting for technology startups, software companies, or highly technical organizations
• Experience recruiting software engineers and other difficult-to-find technical professionals
• Strong understanding of technical positions, engineering environments, and startup hiring needs
• Advanced sourcing skills using LinkedIn, Boolean search, X-ray search, GitHub, market mapping, referrals, and AI-assisted tools
• Ability to assess candidates beyond keywords and submit only qualified, interested talent
• Strong candidate-management, follow-up, negotiation, and closing abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple active searches without sacrificing quality
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the discipline to work independently
• Your own computer, phone, reliable internet connection, and sourcing tools
• Capacity to dedicate a minimum of approximately 20 hours per week
• Availability for necessary communication during U.S. business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing network of software engineering, AI, product, or startup professionals
• Successful placements with seed-stage through growth-stage technology companies
• Experience supporting venture-backed startups with demanding hiring standards
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field

Compensation

• 1099 independent-contractor engagement
• Commission-only compensation
• High-percentage commissions based on successful placements
• Select searches carry total placement fees of $25,000 or more
• No salary, hourly wage, employee benefits, or guaranteed income
• Uncapped earning potential based on recruiter production

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

This opportunity is designed for an experienced recruiter who already knows how to build a pipeline, engage passive candidates, evaluate technical alignment, and close competitive talent.

This is not an entry-level recruiting position or a salaried remote job. It is an independent recruiting partnership for proven recruiters who want access to active searches without having to generate their own clients.