Blitzy
Build the team that's building the future of autonomous software development
Blitzy is a Cambridge, MA based Generative AI startup on a mission to automate custom software creation to unlock the next industrial revolution. We're transforming how enterprises build software—turning human ideas into production-ready applications with AI that can autonomously generate up to 80% of enterprise-grade code.
Our multi-agent "System 2 AI" ingests 100M+ lines of code to maintain infinite code context, enabling us to autonomously build complete applications while engineering teams focus on the critical final 20%. We're backed by tier 1 investors and led by founders with deep expertise in AI and enterprise software.
Location: 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA (In-person role)
About the Role We're hiring a Recruiter to build Blitzy's world-class team across engineering, go-to-market, and operations during our most critical growth phase. You'll partner directly with our CEO and hiring managers to source, engage, and close top-tier talent in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.
This is a hands-on, in-house recruiting role focused on full-cycle execution—from sourcing to offer acceptance. You'll own the candidate experience end-to-end while building the systems and processes that enable us to scale our team efficiently. Your work will directly shape the company's trajectory as we revolutionize software development.
What Success Looks Like You consistently deliver high-quality candidates who exceed hiring manager expectations and raise the bar for talent at Blitzy
You build robust pipelines across technical, sales, and operations roles, ensuring we're never blocked on talent
You create an exceptional candidate experience that reinforces Blitzy's brand and values at every touchpoint
You move quickly without sacrificing quality, closing critical roles in weeks rather than months
You establish strong partnerships with hiring managers, becoming their trusted advisor on talent strategy
You identify and implement recruiting best practices that scale with our growth
You maintain organized, up-to-date pipelines and provide actionable insights through recruiting metrics
You become the voice of Blitzy's culture and mission, inspiring candidates to join our team
You proactively identify talent gaps and market trends, advising leadership on hiring strategy
Responsibilities Source, screen, and manage candidates across engineering, sales, and operations roles
Conduct initial phone screens that assess technical capabilities, culture fit, and motivation
Coordinate complex interview schedules with multiple stakeholders while maintaining positive candidate experience
Manage the offer process from comp discussions through acceptance, including reference checks and closing conversations
Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines in Rippling and/or ATS
Create targeted outbound sourcing campaigns via LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms
Track and report on key recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, pipeline health, source effectiveness)
Maintain organized documentation and ensure smooth handoffs between recruiting stages
Strategic Partnership
Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and evaluation criteria
Design effective interview loops that assess both technical capabilities and culture fit
Provide market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and competitive landscape
Advise on employer branding and recruiting strategies to attract top talent
Candidate Experience
Deliver a high-touch, personalized experience that reflects Blitzy's values and culture
Maintain clear, timely communication throughout the candidate journey
Gather and act on candidate feedback to continuously improve our recruiting process
Serve as the primary ambassador of Blitzy's mission and culture to prospective hires
Required Experience 3-7 years of recruiting experience , ideally in startup or high-growth tech environments
Proven track record hiring for both engineering roles (backend, frontend, AI/ML) and go-to-market positions (sales, customer success, marketing)
Strong sourcing skills with demonstrated success using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
Excellent communication abilities —you can excite engineers about technical challenges and sales candidates about market opportunities
Exceptional organization and follow-through —you never drop balls and maintain detailed, actionable pipelines
Comfort in fast-paced environments —you thrive on urgency and can balance multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience with ATS systems (Rippling experience preferred)
Data-driven approach to recruiting with ability to track, analyze, and act on metrics
What Makes You Stand Out Prior in-house recruiting experience at a Series A-C startup that scaled rapidly
Experience recruiting for AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise SaaS companies
Background in both technical and GTM recruiting, with deep networks in both domains
Track record of building recruiting processes and systems from scratch
Experience with employer branding initiatives or recruiting marketing
Success closing candidates who had competing offers from top tech companies
Familiarity with AI/GenAI talent market and unique challenges in recruiting for this space
Previous experience recruiting in the Boston/Cambridge tech ecosystem
You'll Get Competitive salary of $125,000
Founding team equity with significant upside potential
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO with minimum time off requirements
Professional development budget for recruiting conferences, certifications, and training
Top-tier equipment and workspace setup
Direct access to leadership —work closely with CEO and founders on critical hiring decisions
Career growth opportunity —clear path to lead our talent function as we scale
Impact —your work directly shapes the team building the future of software development
Our Culture Who we are: Our Co-Founder and CTO is a Serial Gen AI Inventor who grew up in Pune, India, is a BITS Pilani graduate, and worked at NVIDIA's Pune office for 6 years (promoted 5 times in 6 years). After transferring to NVIDIA HQ in Santa Clara and making significant contributions, he completed dual Masters in Engineering and MBA from Harvard Business School. Our CEO is a successful Serial Entrepreneur who has built multiple companies.
How we work:
We move Blitzy Fast: Time is both our company's and our clients' most precious asset. We move quickly and decisively to innovate internally and deliver exceptional software externally to our clients. Hesitation is the enemy of momentum.
Championship Mindset: We operate like a professional sports team. We win as a team by holding ourselves and each other to high standards, collaborating in-person, and remaining focused on the mission. We are 'everyday athletes' who value proper sleep and movement so we can bring our best selves to work every day.
Passion for Invention: We are inventors at heart. We value starting with best practices, but we're pushing the frontier of what's possible. In doing so, we innovate, invent, and iterate as a core part of our ethos.
Work for the Customer: We focus on delivering outsized value to the customers we work with and expanding those relationships into deep, meaningful partnerships. The customer comes first.
What We Ask of You This is an in-house role at a fast-growing startup. It requires:
In-person presence in Cambridge—building relationships and culture happens face-to-face
Urgency and speed —we need to close critical roles quickly without sacrificing quality
Adaptability —recruiting priorities will shift as we grow and enter new markets
Ownership mentality —you'll own outcomes, not just activities
Resilience —recruiting involves rejection; you bounce back quickly and learn from every interaction
Commitment to excellence —every candidate interaction reflects on Blitzy, and you uphold our standards consistently
If the idea of building a world-class team at a company revolutionizing software development excites you, we want to meet you.
30-minute intro call - Quick mutual introduction
45-minute discussion - Deep dive into your background and enterprise experience
Team interviews - On-site interviews with CEO, and team members
Reference checks & offer - We move fast for the right candidates
To Apply Submit your application with:
Resume highlighting your recruiting achievements and metrics
Brief note on why you're excited about recruiting for an AI company revolutionizing software development
Examples of particularly challenging roles you've successfully closed
Your approach to sourcing passive candidates in competitive markets
Blitzy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe different perspectives make us stronger.
Ready to build the team that builds the future? Apply now.
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