Senior Technical Recruiter

About Zencoder

Join us at Zencoder, where our mission is to advance human knowledge through innovative AI solutions. We're transforming the landscape of software development by empowering developers with AI coding agents embedded into their workflow that help create high-quality software and accelerate product delivery. By empowering developers to code smarter, faster, and with greater impact we bridge the gap between imagination and implementation, helping organizations ship impactful software products faster.

Our product is an extension for JetBrains and VSCode that assists developers not only in generating code but also in iterative refining and repairing it through embedded AI agents. This approach goes beyond the basic code snippet suggestions. By deeply analyzing developers’ repositories and employing robust software engineering principles, Zencoder's agents enhance code quality and project alignment, freeing developers to concentrate more on innovation and creative problem-solving.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our dynamic HR team. This role is ideal for someone with a creative approach to recruitment and a keen understanding of the AI and tech industry. The ideal candidate should have experience in sourcing candidates from unconventional platforms and communities and enjoy building scalable processes in a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for technical and non-technical roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates across various levels of seniority and technical expertise.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent, leveraging your wide network of connections and utilizing a diverse range of sourcing channels.
• Engage with potential candidates, building relationships and promoting Zencoder as an employer of choice. You should be “in” on the industry, and be an excellent conversationalist.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and the specific skills required for each role. You should be able to qualify candidates at a pretty deep level and provide data-driven recruitment insights.
• Build and refine structured interview processes that focus on competence-based assessments, that quickly bring the best candidates to the final stage while minimizing interviewers’ time.
• Coach interviewers and hiring managers, providing interview training and feedback to improve the overall hiring experience.
• Stay abreast of trends and developments in the AI and tech industry.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and alignment with company goals.
• Take an active role in HR-related activities beyond recruitment, including hands-on involvement in onboarding, organizing team events, and supporting employer branding initiatives to help foster a positive work environment and strong company culture.

Essential Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a technical recruiter with strong delivery skills and a proven ability to consistently close 12+ technical roles per quarter.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong network within tech and AI communities and a track record of sourcing candidates through creative channels.
• Strong understanding of the tech and AI industry.
• Experience building scalable processes, solid understanding of recruitment metrics and the ability to refine processes using data.
• You thrive on challenges, have exceptional “getting things done” skills, and maintain an upbeat attitude.
• Experience recruiting for senior management roles, as well as in the U.S., is an advantage.
• Commitment to inclusive and diverse hiring practices.

Why Join Zencoder?

• Impact: Gen AI will change how companies develop software in the next two years. Be at the frontier of that AI work, building a category-leading product in a huge market. You will have an everyday opportunity to innovate.
• Growth potential: Thrive in a high-growth AI startup combining personal and career growth.
• High Talent Density: Collaborate daily with our team of top-notch engineers and founder, Andrew Filev.
• Flexibility: We hire globally, prioritizing talent over location. Work where you’re most productive and comfortable.

Zencoder is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.