Own end-to-end recruiting for R&D (Software, ML/AI, Security Engineers etc)
Partner closely with R&D leaders on headcount planning and talent strategy
Develop creative, high-conviction sourcing strategies to identify and engage top 1% talent
Actively source passive candidates using outbound, referrals, events, and targeted market mapping
Drive structured, high-bar interview processes that prioritize performance, rigor, and culture add
Close exceptional candidates in competitive markets
Continuously improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and employer brand
Serve as a talent advisor — providing data-driven insights on market trends, compensation, and competitive intelligence

Requirements

4+ years of technical recruiting experience, with a strong focus on Software Engineering, Machine Learning and/or Security Engineering
Proven success hiring top-performing Engineers in the Boston market
Experience recruiting in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments, with experience in the Cybersecurity domain preferred
Track record of operating in organizations with a relentlessly high performance bar
Ability to translate engineering requirements into effective candidate sourcing and evaluation strategies
Experience in both agency and in-house recruiting preferred
High urgency and bias for action
Strong judgment and ability to assess talent beyond resumes
Comfort working in ambiguity and evolving org structures
Highly organized and process-oriented without being bureaucratic
Exceptional sourcing capability and candidate engagement
Strong closing skills in competitive markets
Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Data-driven approach to recruiting metrics and pipeline management
Clear, persuasive communicator.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical recruitingsourcing strategiescandidate evaluationrecruiting metricspipeline managementmarket mappinginterview processesdata-driven insightscompensation analysistalent strategy

Soft Skills

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