Founding Recruiter (tech freelance)
- Role
- HR
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Company size
- Startup
Open to CA only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Founding Tech Recruiter for an early-stage startup. You will build recruiting systems from scratch, attract tech talent across various functions, and act as a strategic partner. Requires 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, comfort in startup environments, and strong communication skills.
Required skills
Optional skills
FOUNDING TECH RECRUITER (FREELANCE)
ABOUT PRAGMATIKE
Pragmatike is on a mission to help early-stage startups, and scaelups — win the talent war and build exceptional tech teams.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Founding Tech Recruiter to build out our team as we embark on our next phase of growth. Someone smart — connected to the tech world — that moves, operates fast and efficiently — a superstar, a pirate. You'll operate as a strategic partner in the heart of the startup ecosystem, pioneering how we find, attract, and engage the world’s best talent.
WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT
- Shape the future of tech hiring: Engage directly with the startup and tech talent community, and become a visible advocate for Pragmatike.
- Zero-to-one impact: Design the recruiting systems, processes, and standards from scratch, and partner with product and engineering to refine our hiring approach.
- High leverage: Recruit across a variety of functions, from engineering to go-to-market, and see your impact on the business firsthand.
YOU’RE A FIT IF YOU…
- Have 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in-house or at a search agency
- Are at ease in startup environments and thrive amid ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high growth
- Communicate clearly—both written and verbally—and make every candidate feel valued
- Are well-connected, respected by peers, and have a personal brand in the recruiting community (e.g., active LinkedIn, trusted network)
- Care deeply about quality, processes, and candidate experience
- Are excited to work flexibly—this role is fully remote and freelance-friendly
NICE TO HAVE
- Previous experience recruiting at early-stage startups or high-growth tech companies
- Familiarity with AI, SaaS, or B2B talent markets
- Enjoy writing or speaking about recruiting, talent, or startup culture
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Flexible freelance contract with autonomy
- Direct impact on company growth and culture
- Opportunity to be Pragmatike’s first recruiter and shape our future
- Fully remote work environment and flexible hours
- Direct partnership with founders
Ready to shape the future of tech hiring at Pragmatike? Apply now and join us at the beginning of our journey. 🍜 🏴☠️
What you'll do
- Shape the future of tech hiring: Engage directly with the startup and tech talent community, and become a visible advocate for Pragmatike.
- Design the recruiting systems, processes, and standards from scratch, and partner with product and engineering to refine our hiring approach.
- Recruit across a variety of functions, from engineering to go-to-market, and see your impact on the business firsthand.
What they require
- Have 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in-house or at a search agency
- Are at ease in startup environments and thrive amid ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high growth
- Communicate clearly—both written and verbally—and make every candidate feel valued
- Are well-connected, respected by peers, and have a personal brand in the recruiting community (e.g., active LinkedIn, trusted network)
- Care deeply about quality, processes, and candidate experience
- Are excited to work flexibly—this role is fully remote and freelance-friendly
Benefits
- Flexible freelance contract with autonomy
- Direct impact on company growth and culture
- Opportunity to be Pragmatike’s first recruiter and shape our future
- Fully remote work environment and flexible hours
- Direct partnership with founders
Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a global leader in mobile payment and digital content monetization. The client operates across 60+ countries, connecting telecom operators, merchants, content providers, media companies and brands, powering Direct Carrier Billing, Mobile Money, Local Payment Methods, content distribution, interactivity programs and multi-channel activations.