Pragmatike

Founding Recruiter (tech freelance)

Portugal · San Francisco · France / Paris

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Role family: HR
Seniority: Mid level
Stated salary: $40,000 – $60,000 per year
Countries: PT, US, FR
Work mode: Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly: 1 Sept 2026

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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. 🍜 🏴‍☠️

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