Technical Recruiter

Technical Recruiter

Required Skills & Experience
• 1-5 years in a technical recruiting role (highly prefer previous agency, start up, fortune 500 sized companies)
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and closing competitive candidates in a highly competitive industry
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging based on audience and context
• Ability to work on a flexible work schedule, clocking up to 60 hours per week on a consistent basis (required)
• Ability to report on site 5 days a week
• If not local to Austin/Bastrop area, relocation is required. Assistance is provided.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Agency recruiting background (top preference)
• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Promoted at least once within a company (sign of exceptionalism)
• Experience closing candidates with equity compensation
• Athletes, club presidents, fraternity/sorority leaders — SpaceX actively seeks leadership backgrounds
• Knowledge of or curiosity about the client (must be mission-aligned)

Job Description Our client is hiring 5 full-time Technical Recruiters to operate with urgency, precision, and extreme ownership within a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment. This role is critical to the business—you will identify, engage, and close top technical talent that directly shapes the company's ability to scale and execute. You will act as a true talent partner, building strong conviction on candidates, quickly understanding what drives them, and communicating with clarity and purpose throughout the hiring process.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives under pressure, moves with speed, and is motivated by the challenge of attracting elite talent in a highly competitive market.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partnering closely with technical leaders to deeply understand hiring needs and team priorities
• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including sourcing, assessment, closing, and overall candidate experience
• Develop a strong understanding of candidate motivations, decision drivers, and long-term goals to effectively guide and close top talent
• Operate with urgency while maintaining high quality and sound judgement
• Continuously refine recruiting processes to improve efficiency, candidate quality, and hiring velocity
• Leverage data to:
• Improve candidate ROI
• Increase conversion rates
• Enhance process efficiency
• Inform stakeholders on hiring trends and pipeline health
• Proactively identify and engage candidates through creative sourcing strategies, networks, and targeted outreach
• Deliver a high quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle