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Chapter 2

Founding Technical Talent Partner

Chapter 2

. Partner directly with founders to set hiring priorities, define roles and run the process .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and closing candidates for senior software and AI engineering roles. Proven ability to partner with founders and executive leaders to build effective hiring processes and utilize data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Full-Cycle RecruitmentSenior Software RecruitmentAI Engineer HiringData-Driven Decision MakingFounders Partnership

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
SourcingScreeningInterview Structure DevelopmentCandidate Experience DesignTechnical Search ExecutionNon-Technical Search Execution
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationLeadership
Industry Keywords
Seed StartupSeries A StartupHiring PrioritiesCandidate FitSan Francisco

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner directly with founders to set hiring priorities, define roles and run the process
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing and screening through offer and close
  • Lead hiring for senior software and AI engineers, plus product, go-to-market and support roles
  • Build the hiring process from scratch, including interview structure, scorecards and candidate experience
  • Use data to track progress and inform decisions at every step

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience as a founding or first recruiter at a seed or Series A startup
  • Track record of closing senior software or AI engineers
  • Experience partnering directly with founders or executive leaders on hiring
  • Experience running technical and non-technical searches simultaneously
  • Confident sourcing across a range of platforms, with a focus on quality and long-term fit
  • Based in San Francisco, or elsewhere in the US and able to travel to San Francisco regularly

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid possibilities
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Birthday leave
  • Town Hall Recognition Awards