Own end-to-end recruiting for software engineering, forward deployed engineering, and applied AI/ML roles
Source, engage, and close exceptional candidates across channels -
outbound outreach, inbound pipelines, referral networks, and niche technical communities
Build and manage a high-quality candidate pipeline with urgency and rigor, maintaining a strong bar at every stage
Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and translate them into compelling search strategies
Conduct structured interviews and help calibrate the team on what "great" looks like for each role
Design and own the ATS (Ashby) workflow, interview process, and candidate experience from first touch to offer
Build sourcing playbooks and templates that can be reused and improved over time
Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pass-through rates, offer acceptance) and use data to improve outcomes
Manage relationships with candidates thoughtfully
Realm's reputation as an employer is a main part of your job
Craft outreach and job descriptions that authentically represent Realm's mission, culture, and technical ambition
Represent Realm compellingly to candidates considering multiple offers, including those at larger or better-known companies
Contribute to initiatives that build Realm's presence in the technical communities we hire from

5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in-house at a high-growth startup
Proven ability to source and close strong software engineers -
including backend, full-stack, and infrastructure roles
Comfortable recruiting for niche or highly specialized profiles (e.g., forward deployed engineers, ML engineers, industrial tech)
Strong sourcing instincts -
you don't just post and pray; you build pipelines proactively and creatively
Low ego, high EQ, and a genuine collaborator -
you build trust quickly with both candidates and hiring managers
Highly organized and process-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously without dropping balls
Excellent written and verbal communication skills -
your outreach gets responses
Based in US
citizen or permanent resident

Technical Recruiter

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