Technical Recruiter (Fixed-Term Contract)

About OpenRouter

OpenRouter is the AI routing and infrastructure layer that AI builders, AI-native startups, and enterprises use to access, manage, and optimize their AI usage through a unified API, billing interface, and analytics platform. We route billions of tokens every month and sit at the center of how organizations operationalize LLMs across research, product, and production workloads.

We are a small team that punches above its weight. Every person here has direct impact on the product and our users.

The Role

As an early team member, you will work with cross-functional partners to help lay the foundational groundwork for technical hiring in this location. This is a full-cycle recruiting role, where you'll manage the entire recruitment process; from building pipelines to closing offers.

What You'll Do

Partner closely with technical leadership to deeply understand hiring needs while providing strategic guidance on recruiting best practices

Build and nurture a strong pipeline of technical talent to support both current hiring and future growth

Advise hiring managers on market dynamics, compensation insights, and effective talent acquisition strategies

Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting workflows and enhance operational efficiency across the hiring process

Ensure data integrity and accuracy within our Applicant Tracking System (Ashby), maintaining a high standard of system hygiene

Mentor and support other team members to elevate overall recruiting performance and execution

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to engage top-tier, passive candidates across various technical disciplines

Collaborate cross-functionally within the company to align recruiting efforts with broader organizational goals

What We're Looking For

7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience at a fast-paced environment

Proven track record building strong technical teams in a high growth company

Can develop relationships with hiring partners and become a trusted advisor

Knows how to effectively communicate with candidates and be able to efficiently and systematically manage their individual processes

You possess low ego and are willing to roll up your sleeves to accomplish our collective goals

Help mentor other teammates by leading by example and providing guidance

Understand the importance of data and metrics to influence recruiting strategies

The type of person that keeps up with trends in technology, startups and which companies are the current magnets for top tier talent

If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone who is excited to join the team.