Senior Technical Recruiter

Nectar Group

Senior Technical Recruiter executing talent strategy for engineering teams at AI startup. Collaborating with leaders to attract and hire top-tier technical talent in Palo Alto.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technical recruiting, with a focus on sourcing and closing high-caliber Software Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Technical Product Managers. Possesses deep technical literacy to engage with candidates on modern tech stacks and engineering challenges while optimizing the candidate experience and employer brand.

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Technical Recruiting ExperienceDeep Technical LiteracyProven Closing AbilityData-Driven Pipeline ManagementStartup DNA

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Hard Skills

Technical RecruitingSourcing High-Bar TalentEvaluating Engineering CraftsmanshipInterview Metrics TrackingCode Review OptimizationSystem Design AssessmentAI/ML Infrastructure KnowledgeDistributed Systems UnderstandingJob Specification CraftingTalent Pool Mapping

Soft Skills

Proactive SourcingCreative Problem-SolvingHigh AutonomyAdaptabilityLow Ego

Tools & Technologies

GitHubOpen-Source NetworksTechnical CommunitiesResearch PapersCandidate Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Engineering RecruitmentAI/ML EngineeringTechnical Product ManagementCandidate ExperienceEmployer Branding

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive End-to-End Technical Hiring: Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering, AI/ML, product management, and technical infrastructure roles.
Partner with Technical Leadership: Work directly with our ex-Meta engineering founders and tech leads to define role requirements, craft job specifications, and map target technical talent pools.
Proactive & Creative Sourcing: Deep-dive into technical communities, open-source networks, GitHub, research papers, and alumni networks to engage passive, top-tier engineering talent.
Optimize Technical Evaluation: Partner with engineering leads to refine code reviews, system design loops, and practical architecture assessments to maintain a high quality bar while reducing friction.
Data-Driven Pipeline Management: Track candidate funnel metrics (outreach acceptance, interview pass rates, offer acceptance rates) to continuously optimize the technical recruiting engine.
Elevate the Candidate Experience: Deliver a fast, high-touch, and technically articulate candidate journey from initial outreach through onboarding.
Enhance Tech Employer Brand: Represent Nectar in the engineering community, highlighting our AI stack, technical challenges, and engineering culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of technical recruiting experience, with a proven track record of sourcing and closing high-bar Software Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Technical Product Managers.
Deep Technical Literacy: Ability to confidently discuss modern tech stacks, distributed systems, AI/LLM infrastructure, and engineering trade-offs with senior candidates.
High Talent Bar: Strong judgment in evaluating engineering craftsmanship, problem-solving ability, and culture-add without compromising on speed.
Proven Closing Ability: Demonstrated success competing against major tech companies and high-growth AI startups for top engineering talent.
Startup DNA: Highly resourceful, adaptable, low-ego, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-autonomy environment.
Location: In-person collaboration with the team in Palo Alto.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and meaningful early-stage equity
Health, vision, and dental benefits + 401(k) match
Direct mentorship from ex-Meta technical leaders and early product influence
Free daily lunch on University Ave. in Palo Alto
Exposure to state-of-the-art AI infrastructure and developer tooling
A high-caliber, low-friction engineering environment tackling complex AI and social commerce challenges