Joblaze summary

The Technical Recruiter at Salient is responsible for managing the entire recruiting process for technical roles, focusing on sourcing and engaging top engineering talent in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong background in full-cycle recruiting, particularly in software and AI/ML, along with the ability to close candidates effectively. Ideal candidates will have startup experience and thrive in a founder-led culture that prioritizes speed and adaptability. Salient's team is deeply integrated and collaborative, working closely with leadership to build a high-performing engineering team.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Salient's careers page October 29, 2026.
AI/ML appears in 4.7% of 2578 comparable senior other roles in United States; infrastructure appears in 0.2% of 2578 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Technical Recruiter role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in SF Headquarters.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter role.
Where is the role based?: Salient is hiring for this position in SF Headquarters.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Software, infrastructure.
What seniority level is this role?: Salient targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Technical Recruiter role at Salient.

From the original posting

We are:

Backed by a16z and Y Combinator, with $75M raised in Series A funding
Actively expanding into new financial services segments
Building together in person in San Francisco

What You'll Do

Own full-cycle recruiting across technical roles from sourcing, screening, coordinating, and closing.
Proactively source and engage engineering and technical talent (software, AI/ML, infrastructure) with high outbound volume.
Move candidates through the process fast; we run lean stages and expect speed without sacrificing quality.
Partner directly with the CEO and hiring managers to understand what great looks like for each role and calibrate quickly.
Build and maintain a live pipeline; we expect sourced candidates flowing continuously, not in batches.
Handle offers, negotiate, and close; we need a closer, not a coordinator.
Identify gaps in process and fix them without being asked.
Track recruiting metrics and maintain organized candidate records in ATS (Ashby).

What We're Looking For

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience; startup experience required.
Proven track record hiring engineers: software, AI/ML, or similar technical roles is non-negotiable.
High-volume sourcer who can generate outbound pipeline consistently, not just reactively.
Experience closing skeptical candidates; you know how to sell a vision and move people off the fence.
Operates well with ambiguity, limited process, and a CEO who is deeply involved in hiring.
You don't wait to be told what's broken - you fix it.
Present in-office 4 days a week; this is a hands-on, in-person role.

You'll Thrive Here If

You've helped build an engineering team at an early-stage startup from the ground up.
You're used to a founder-led hiring culture where speed and judgment matter more than process compliance.
You're passionate about AI, startups, and what it takes to build a high-performing team.
You're energized by high output, not managed by it.

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Technical Recruiter

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