Technical Recruiter

Gray Swan

. Own full-cycle technical recruiting from role definition and talent mapping through sourcing, assessment, offer strategy, and close .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,500 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, with a strong focus on sourcing and closing highly technical candidates across various domains such as Software Engineering, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity. Possesses a data-driven approach to recruiting, with the ability to analyze pipeline health and improve recruiting processes.

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Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceTechnical Sourcing InstinctsData-Driven RecruitingExperience in High-Growth StartupsBuilding Recruiting Processes

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Hard Skills

Technical RecruitingCandidate AssessmentInterview DesignPipeline AnalysisTalent MappingObjection HandlingMarket ResearchSourcing EffectivenessClosing CandidatesRecruiting Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Coaching Hiring TeamsHigh OwnershipJudgmentCuriosityOperational Discipline

Tools & Technologies

Recruiting TechnologyAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringAI/MLCybersecurityTechnical Talent MarketsHigh-Growth StartupNiche Technical MarketsTechnical Customer-Facing RolesInfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-cycle technical recruiting from role definition and talent mapping through sourcing, assessment, offer strategy, and close
Partner with engineering and technical leadership as a trusted talent advisor
Recruit across Software Engineering, Infrastructure, AI/ML, Security, Research, and technical customer-facing roles
Build passive talent pipelines through creative sourcing, market research, networking, targeted outreach, and referrals
Develop deep understanding of technical talent markets and identify passive candidates
Recruit and close sought-after technical candidates through compelling pitches and objection handling
Coach and challenge hiring teams on technical profiles, interview processes, candidate calibration, and hiring decisions
Improve technical interview design, scorecards, calibration, and debrief processes
Analyze pipeline health, conversion rates, sourcing effectiveness, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance
Manage multiple high-priority technical searches while maintaining candidate quality and experience
Deliver a thoughtful, responsive, rigorous, and personal candidate experience
Build scalable recruiting infrastructure and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant experience recruiting technical talent
Strong track record recruiting software engineers and other highly technical candidates in competitive markets
Experience recruiting for a high-growth startup, ideally at an early-stage or pre-IPO company
Experience partnering directly with engineering leaders, technical executives, and hiring managers
Strong technical sourcing instincts
Ability to understand technical roles well enough to source, assess, calibrate, and sell candidates
Track record of identifying, engaging, and closing passive technical candidates
Confidence and judgment to coach hiring teams and push back when needed
High ownership and ability to make decisions and move work forward without waiting for direction
Strong operational discipline and comfort managing multiple high-priority searches simultaneously
Data-driven approach to recruiting and ability to diagnose and adjust searches quickly
Builder mentality and interest in creating and improving recruiting processes
Curiosity about AI and AI security
Experience recruiting technical talent at an early-stage or rapidly scaling startup is a bonus
Experience recruiting within AI, cybersecurity, developer tools, enterprise software, infrastructure, or another highly technical market is a bonus
Experience hiring software, infrastructure, security, ML/AI, and research-oriented technical talent is a bonus
Experience recruiting for highly competitive or niche technical talent markets is a bonus
Experience using AI and recruiting technology is a bonus
Experience building technical recruiting strategies from scratch is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus
Meaningful equity package
401k with up to 4% matching
28 days annual leave (vacation + holidays)
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Catered lunches (Pittsburgh office)
Flexible work arrangements
Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates