Technical Recruiter (Fixed-Term Contract)
Join OpenRouter as a Technical Recruiter to shape the future of technical hiring in a fast-paced AI startup environment.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
AI in the day-to-day
We route billions of tokens every month and sit at the center of how organizations operationalize LLMs across research, product, and production workloads.
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Technical Recruiter at OpenRouter manages the full recruitment cycle, collaborating with technical leaders to identify hiring needs and build a robust talent pipeline. The position requires extensive experience in technical recruiting, particularly in fast-paced environments, along with a strong understanding of market dynamics and effective sourcing strategies. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals who can mentor others and leverage data to enhance recruiting processes. OpenRouter's small, impactful team culture emphasizes collaboration and operational efficiency.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from OpenRouter's career page.
- OpenRouter has 23 other open roles including Strategic Account Executive , Program Manager, Provider Partnerships, Software Engineer, Platform.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter (Fixed-Term Contract) role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- OpenRouter targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Contract for this Technical Recruiter (Fixed-Term Contract) role at OpenRouter.
From the original posting
About OpenRouter
OpenRouter is the AI routing and infrastructure layer that AI builders, AI-native startups, and enterprises use to access, manage, and optimize their AI usage through a unified API, billing interface, and analytics platform. We route billions of tokens every month and sit at the center of how organizations operationalize LLMs across research, product, and production workloads.
We are a small team that punches above its weight. Every person here has direct impact on the product and our users.
The Role
As an early team member, you will work with cross-functional partners to help lay the foundational groundwork for technical hiring in this location. This is a full-cycle recruiting role, where you'll manage the entire recruitment process; from building pipelines to closing offers.
What You'll Do
Partner closely with technical leadership to deeply understand hiring needs while providing strategic guidance on recruiting best practices
Build and nurture a strong pipeline of technical talent to support both current hiring and future growth
Advise hiring managers on market dynamics, compensation insights, and effective talent acquisition strategies
Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting workflows and enhance operational efficiency across the hiring process
Ensure data integrity and accuracy within our Applicant Tracking System (Ashby), maintaining a high standard of system hygiene
Mentor and support other team members to elevate overall recruiting performance and execution
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to engage top-tier, passive candidates across various technical disciplines
Collaborate cross-functionally within the company to align recruiting efforts with broader organizational goals
What We're Looking For
7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience at a fast-paced environment
Proven track record building strong technical teams in a high growth company
Can develop relationships with hiring partners and become a trusted advisor
Knows how to effectively communicate with candidates and be able to efficiently and systematically manage their individual processes
You possess low ego and are willing to roll up your sleeves to accomplish our collective goals
Help mentor other teammates by leading by example and providing guidance
Understand the importance of data and metrics to influence recruiting strategies
The type of person that keeps up with trends in technology, startups and which companies are the current magnets for top tier talent
If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone who is excited to join the team.