Contrario
About Contrario
Contrario (YC W25) is building an AI-powered recruiting marketplace that connects elite startup recruiters with fast-growing companies through software and operational tooling. We’ve raised $2.5M from Y Combinator and Nexus Venture Partners, with angels from Hudson River Trading, Stanford, and OpenAI. Our customers include 50+ YC and venture-backed startups hiring across engineering and GTM roles. The Role
We’re hiring
Talent Operators
to run full-cycle recruiting inside Contrario’s marketplace. This is
not
a traditional recruiting role. As a Talent Operator, you will source, screen, submit, and manage candidates for real startup roles while actively using and stress-testing Contrario’s internal AI and recruiting tooling. This is an execution-heavy, high-intensity role. Expect long days, high outbound volume, tight feedback loops, and constant iteration. We reward output, judgment, and consistency. Scope and upside increase only through performance. Compensation
Base salary: $60,000 – $70,000 OTE: $85,000 – $100,000+ (placement-driven; top performers are effectively uncapped) Compensation is directly tied to revenue generated and quality of execution. Equity (Performance-Based) Equity is
earned, not guaranteed . 0.01% – 0.05% equity granted after a successful 90-day performance window Up to 0.15% total equity after 6+ months of sustained high performance and expanded scope Equity is typically granted when transitioning into a broader ownership role (e.g. Account Manager or Marketplace Lead) No equity is granted on day one. Equity is awarded based on demonstrated impact, reliability, and judgment. Growth Path
Account Manager — owning companies, recruiters, and outcomes end-to-end GTM / Marketplace roles — sales, recruiter supply, or demand-side ownership Marketplace Leadership — managing Talent Operators and scaling systems and process Career paths are
not promised . They are unlocked through consistent execution, throughput, and trust. If you want clear expectations, fast feedback, and real upside tied to performance, this role is built for you. Responsibilities
Source candidates daily using LinkedIn Recruiter and internal tools (JuiceBox, Contrario AI features) Run high-volume outbound and follow-ups across multiple roles Screen candidates quickly and assess fit, quality, and readiness Submit candidates into live startup roles on the Contrario platform Manage multiple candidate pipelines simultaneously Help grow recruiter supply by identifying and sourcing high-quality recruiters to the platform Actively use Contrario’s AI features and provide structured feedback to the engineering team Learn what high-quality recruiting actually looks like through reps, feedback, and outcomes Be accountable for throughput, judgment, and consistency
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Contrario (YC W25) is building an AI-powered recruiting marketplace that connects elite startup recruiters with fast-growing companies through software and operational tooling. We’ve raised $2.5M from Y Combinator and Nexus Venture Partners, with angels from Hudson River Trading, Stanford, and OpenAI. Our customers include 50+ YC and venture-backed startups hiring across engineering and GTM roles. The Role
We’re hiring
Talent Operators
to run full-cycle recruiting inside Contrario’s marketplace. This is
not
a traditional recruiting role. As a Talent Operator, you will source, screen, submit, and manage candidates for real startup roles while actively using and stress-testing Contrario’s internal AI and recruiting tooling. This is an execution-heavy, high-intensity role. Expect long days, high outbound volume, tight feedback loops, and constant iteration. We reward output, judgment, and consistency. Scope and upside increase only through performance. Compensation
Base salary: $60,000 – $70,000 OTE: $85,000 – $100,000+ (placement-driven; top performers are effectively uncapped) Compensation is directly tied to revenue generated and quality of execution. Equity (Performance-Based) Equity is
earned, not guaranteed . 0.01% – 0.05% equity granted after a successful 90-day performance window Up to 0.15% total equity after 6+ months of sustained high performance and expanded scope Equity is typically granted when transitioning into a broader ownership role (e.g. Account Manager or Marketplace Lead) No equity is granted on day one. Equity is awarded based on demonstrated impact, reliability, and judgment. Growth Path
Account Manager — owning companies, recruiters, and outcomes end-to-end GTM / Marketplace roles — sales, recruiter supply, or demand-side ownership Marketplace Leadership — managing Talent Operators and scaling systems and process Career paths are
not promised . They are unlocked through consistent execution, throughput, and trust. If you want clear expectations, fast feedback, and real upside tied to performance, this role is built for you. Responsibilities
Source candidates daily using LinkedIn Recruiter and internal tools (JuiceBox, Contrario AI features) Run high-volume outbound and follow-ups across multiple roles Screen candidates quickly and assess fit, quality, and readiness Submit candidates into live startup roles on the Contrario platform Manage multiple candidate pipelines simultaneously Help grow recruiter supply by identifying and sourcing high-quality recruiters to the platform Actively use Contrario’s AI features and provide structured feedback to the engineering team Learn what high-quality recruiting actually looks like through reps, feedback, and outcomes Be accountable for throughput, judgment, and consistency
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