Senior Technical Recruiter

About 1Five

1Five is a boutique recruiting firm in Franklin, Tennessee that partners with cutting-edge AI, ML, and computational science companies from seed - publicly traded. We specialize in recruiting rare technical talent: ML researchers, engineers, and computational scientists for teams pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with artificial intelligence.

We are building a small, high-impact team of recruiters who thrive in fast-moving environments, take ownership of outcomes, and are motivated by unlimited earning potential.

The Role

As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across a portfolio of AI-first startups and research organizations. You’ll be the face of 1Five to both clients and candidates, identifying, engaging, and closing world-class technical talent.

This is a performance-driven role with uncapped financial potential, ideal for someone who is hungry, resourceful, and passionate about the AI talent market.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with founders, CTOs, and heads of research to define hiring needs and recruiting strategy
• Source and engage high-caliber machine learning and technical candidates using creative, data-driven approaches
• Manage full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, presenting, and closing candidates
• Develop and maintain relationships with top talent across AI research, data science, ML infrastructure, and computational chemistry
• Deliver exceptional candidate experiences and serve as a trusted career advisor
• Track performance metrics (pipeline volume, conversion rates, and revenue) in our ATS and CRM systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement in sourcing strategies, outreach templates, and market mapping

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience within technical domains such as AI, ML, data science, or software engineering
• Demonstrated success placing technical talent into early-stage or growth-stage startups
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, Crelate, Ashby, or similar sourcing tools
• Excellent written communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with autonomy and performance-based compensation
• Ability to manage multiple client searches simultaneously while maintaining quality and urgency

Compensation

This role is highly commission-driven with uncapped earning potential.

• Base Salary + Comission. Estimated Total Earnings (OTE): $150,000–$250,000 for high performers

This structure is designed for driven recruiters who are motivated by upside and ownership, not capped salary bands.

Why Join 1Five

• Work directly with elite founders and researchers in AI and computational science
• Be part of a small, senior team that moves fast and celebrates wins together
• Build deep domain expertise in one of the most impactful industries on Earth
• Grow your income without limits, based on your results—not tenure or hierarchy

To Apply:

Send your resume or LinkedIn profile to View email address on click.appcast.io with a brief note introducing yourself.