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Technical Recruiter (Founding Team)

Pallet
Location
San Francisco
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Recruiting
Salary
$165,000-$220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5–10+ years of recruiting experience
  • 3+ years owning senior technical roles end-to-end
  • Proven experience hiring Senior Software Engineers and related roles
  • Track record of closing senior engineers in competitive markets
  • Strong technical recruiting judgment
  • Calm, credible communicator
Nice to have
  • Experience operating in high-bar, founder-led or early-stage environments
  • Bonus if you’ve also hired Product Managers, Designers etc.
What the job really is

Pallet is seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to take ownership of the technical hiring process as the company scales from approximately 100 to over 200 employees. This role involves end-to-end recruiting for senior engineering positions across various domains, including AI/ML, and requires close collaboration with engineering leadership. The recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, managing the hiring pipeline, and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience while maintaining the company's hiring standards.

Benefits
  • Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
  • Take-what-you-need Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • Generous salary and equity for all staff
  • 401k option
Things to weigh
  • Role is high-impact and requires true ownership
  • Recruiting is treated as a strategic partner function, not support
  • Fast-paced environment with a focus on quality over volume
  • In-person collaboration is emphasized, with a five-day office work expectation
Job score4.8/5
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Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

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