Oakleaf Partnership is hiring: Technical Recruiter in San Francisco

Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Location: Remote
• Contract Duration: 6+ months
• Hourly rate: $70 – $80
• Industry: tech startup

We’re seeking a hands-on Technical Recruitment Specialist to own end-to-end hiring for technical roles across engineering and product for a tech startup in growth mode. This is a true individual contributor role-ideal for someone who thrives on sourcing, engaging, and closing top technical talent in a high-growth startup environment with limit employer branding.

You’ll partner closely with founders and hiring managers, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and play a direct role in shaping their technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for technical roles, developing and executing targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, referrals, and other niche channels
• Proactively identify, engage, and nurture passive technical talent
• Conduct initial technical and behavioral screens to assess skills, problem-solving ability, and culture alignment
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview plans, and hiring timelines
• Manage and optimize the candidate experience from first contact through offer acceptance
• Drive offer management, compensation discussions, and close candidates in competitive markets
• Maintain accurate data in the ATS and track recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, pipeline health, source effectiveness)
• Continuously improve recruiting processes and recommend tools, workflows, and best practices suitable for a scaling startup

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in technical recruiting gained in a startup or high-growth tech environment
• Proven success hiring for engineering and technical roles (frontend, backend, full-stack, etc.)
• Strong sourcing expertise with the ability to build pipelines from scratch
• Comfortable operating independently with minimal structure or oversight
• Confident partnering with senior technical stakeholders and founders
• Data-driven mindset with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you-or you’d like to learn more about the role-please apply directly or reach out to rileygarnett@oakleafpartnership.com for more information and a full job description.