The role involves managing the recruitment cycle for technical and executive roles, advising founders, and ensuring high quality hires for startups.
About V3 Talent Partners
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V3 recruits for the best VC-backed startups across AI, SaaS, Consumer, Fintech, and HealthTech. We believe that people are the key drivers of success for startups — not ideas. We know, because we’ve been there. We are former recruiting heads and operators who have steered startups like Snap Inc., Dave Inc., Shape Security, and Upstart from origin to IPO. Over time, our team has compiled one of the most powerful networks of Software Engineers, Product, GTM, and Executive talent. We’ve hired thousands of engineers, scaled 170+ startups, and have over 30 VC partners who trust us as their go-to arm for mission-critical hiring.
- Talent shapes your product
- The earlier the hire, the more important they are
- People create and replicate culture
- There is no greater risk than hiring the wrong person
- No two startups are the same
- The perfect fit is better than the perfect credentials
- Builders > workers
- Optimize for hardworking talent who are adaptable
We're seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our mission-driven team and support our growing client base. As a V3 recruiter, you'll serve as a strategic advisor to founders and hiring managers, hold an incredibly high bar for the talent we recruit, and coach our stakeholders on what it takes to win in this market. Day to day, your role will be to supercharge the top of the funnel for our clients' most critical hiring needs, managing candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle with the urgency and precision that startup growth demands.
- 4+ years of experience as a top-performing technical and/or executive recruiter at a respected search firm, VC, or hyper-growth startup
- Expertise across the entire recruiting lifecycle from strategic sourcing to final-stage negotiations and closing
- In-depth knowledge of modern sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems
- Exceptional track record of exceeding hiring goals
- Top performer working in high-pressure environments
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, problem-solve, and be a positive influence
- Skilled in guiding candidates through challenging scenarios such as juggling multiple job offers, acing interviews, and setting realistic expectations around hiring timelines.
- Market expertise in Software Engineering, Product, and/or Executive hiring
- Mastery of boolean searches, creative sourcing strategies, and persuasive communication
- Relentless self-accountability, drive, and responsiveness to key stakeholders
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