Technical Recruiter

About The Role

Own full-cycle recruiting (sourcing → close) across software, machine learning, infrastructure, and leadership roles.

Partner directly with VP of Engineering, CTO, and Engineering Managers to define headcount plans, hiring bar, and process improvements.

Build top-of-funnel using creative outbound, talent intelligence, and Mercor’s own product (structured screens, automated work samples, and calibrated rubrics).

Design assessments that predict on-the-job performance and improve signal quality.

Coach hiring managers on structured interviewing, leveling, and decision hygiene.

Operationalize hiring systems: track and optimize key funnel metrics (pass-through rates, time-in-stage, source yield).

Champion speed and quality: drive SLAs for same-day debriefs, fast offers, and strong candidate experience.

Build brand: campaigns, referrals, and events that attract top engineers and operators.

Represent Mercor externally, you’ll be a face of the brand for top technical candidates.

Collaborate on dashboards, metrics, and process automation within Ashby and other recruiting systems.

What We're Looking For

Experience with full-cycle recruiting across IC and leadership roles.

Deep familiarity with technical roles: SWE, MLE, Applied AI, Security, Infrastructure, and TLM.

Proven ability to build and scale hiring systems, identify key metrics, and make data-driven decisions.

Strong communication skills; able to work efficiently with the VP of Engineering, CTO, engineering leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Confident representing the Mercor brand to top candidates.

Familiarity with Ashby or ability to quickly adopt new tools and systems.

Nice to Haves

Experience as a founding technical recruiter or early-stage startup builder.

Interest in the human data / AGI space.

Tech degree or professional experience in engineering.