Technical Sourcer, Design (Remote)

At Linear, we're building the product development system for teams and agents. AI is fundamentally changing how software gets built, and we’re shaping the tools this new era requires. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 40,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and a deep care for software craftsmanship.
Our Talent team is looking for an experienced and discerning technical recruiter to help build Linear’s next generation of engineering talent. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who sees recruiting as a craft.
You’ll own the full search, from mapping talent markets and activating networks through assessment, work trial support, and close.
We’re looking for someone who can recognize these qualities, reach candidates with precision, and continually sharpen their judgment through close partnership with our team. Linear is a remote-first company, with optional co-working offices in San Francisco, New York, and London. Being in New York enables closer partnership with our growing local team, candidate events, and optional in-person support during work trials. We value deep focus and async collaboration, with intentional moments to connect in person through team off-sites, optional co-working, and occasional travel.
Partner directly with engineering leaders to understand their teams, develop hiring strategies, and own searches across product, infrastructure, AI, mobile, and other technical areas
Build consistent, high-quality pipeline through talent mapping, direct sourcing, referrals, and long-term relationship development
Identify engineers with strong technical foundations, product judgment, craftsmanship, and evidence of operating with significant ownership
Use funnel data, candidate feedback, and hiring outcomes to improve sourcing strategies and pre–work trial calibration
Maintain accurate, useful data in Ashby and ensure hiring partners have clear visibility into pipeline health, risks, and next steps
5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including hiring senior engineers at high-growth startups or product-led technology companies

Exceptional sourcing ability, with evidence of turning research, networks, referrals, and thoughtful outreach into qualified candidate relationships
A record of developing trusted, direct relationships with demanding hiring managers and technical leaders
Strong interviewing skills and the ability to distinguish polished interview performance from meaningful evidence of impact
High operating discipline, including thoughtful prioritization, reliable follow-through, accurate data, and fast feedback loops
Familiarity with Linear or other products and companies defined by exceptional software craftsmanship
Adaptable generalist who can quickly learn and support hiring across other functions (e.g., We're a small, focused team that cares deeply about the quality of our work and the people we do it with. Competitive salary and equity

• Employee-friendly equity terms including early exercise in the US and extended exercise windows
• Daily meal and coffee stipend on every workday
• Health coverage (based on country requirements)
• Regular team events and off-sites
• Remote-first with no required commute

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