Technical Recruiter – Research

About the role

We’re looking for a Technical Recruiter, Research to help us grow our team of researchers and research engineers, and drive hiring end‑to‑end. You’ll own full‑cycle hiring across technical roles – from sourcing and outreach to offer – and partner closely with hiring managers to deliver exceptional talent pipelines. This high‑impact role lets you shape the team and culture at an exciting AI startup.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage full‑cycle recruiting for technical roles across research.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview plans, and sourcing strategies.
• Build and nurture diverse pipelines through creative sourcing and outbound outreach.
• Craft thoughtful, high‑conversion outreach messages that reflect Cartesia’s voice and mission.
• Guide candidates through a smooth, responsive, and respectful interview process.
• Track and report on pipeline health, hiring metrics, and process improvements.
• Help build and evolve recruiting operations, tools, and best practices.
• Support employer branding, events, and other strategic hiring initiatives.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in a startup or high‑growth environment.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills with a creative approach to searches.
• Clear, confident communication with both candidates and hiring managers.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with high hiring standards.
• Experience with ATS tools (e.g., Ashby) and sourcing platforms.
• Collaborative mindset and genuine interest in AI, engineering, and building great teams.
• Bonus: experience recruiting for AI/ML roles or research talent.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary alongside an attractive equity package.
• Fully covered medical insurance, dental and vision for you and your family.
• Parental leave: 9 weeks paternity & 12 weeks maternity.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Monthly commuter allowance.
• Flexible PTO – take as much time as you need.
• Daily meals and snacks provided.