Principal Recruiter

About the role

The Principal Recruiter will support AngelList’s expanding business and strategic hiring goals. The right person will be a creative and adaptable generalist, capable of earning trust and delivering successful hires for key roles across the company. Instead of focusing on a single domain (or even isolating in technical or GTM roles), the Principal Recruiter will operate function-agnostic, and should be comfortable learning about every part of the business, ramping on a broad range of roles, and partnering with all executive team members. It will be a high-impact, high-exposure role, working closely with AngelList’s leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring teams to build and execute on strategies to bring the best people into key roles at AngelList
• Lead with data and market intelligence to help drive decisions
• Contribute broadly: this is a role for someone who prides themselves on functional agility and strong business partnership
• Represent and elevate the AngelList talent brand on the market, including how we’re a beacon and who we attract

Requirements

• 8+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, including some startup experience
• Ability to thrive and drive consensus and clarity in ambiguous and a fast-moving environments
• An approach that leads with business outcomes over “activity”
• Curiosity to leverage AI tools to automate day-to-day workflows and improve the speed and quality of the hiring process
• Proven track record of success competing for elite talent in a competitive environment, and history of solid relationships in the industry
• Ability to drive process and influence x-functionally to advance the ball despite any obstacles
• Enthusiasm about growth, change, action, and refinement: the market moves quickly and so should you

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality candidates and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Experience with ATS systems and sourcing techniques
• Strong understanding of the recruiting process from sourcing to offer negotiation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Passion for technology and the startup ecosystem

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively
• Experience with AI tools and automation

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Benefits package
• Equity package

Pay

$200k+ / year + Equity

Schedule

Hybrid in-office model: teammates come in at least 2 days per week (Tuesdays and either Wednesday or Thursday)

What Guides Us

We are united in our purpose to accelerate innovation and build the future of private markets. Our beliefs and values shape what we work on and how we create impact. If the below resonate, we'd love to have you with us.

EEO Statement

AngelList is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How Your Data Is Processed

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.