Technical Recruiter (Inference)

Etched

• $110K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience recruiting technical talent in competitive markets.
  • Ability to evaluate technical expertise and cultural fit accurately.
  • Resourcefulness in sourcing candidates from unconventional platforms.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and building systems from the ground up.
  • Commitment to enhancing candidate experience and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to offer.
  • Build partnerships with hiring managers and advocate for candidates.
  • Attend AI meetups and conferences to build candidate pipelines.
  • Source candidates from unconventional places, including GitHub and arXiv.
  • Facilitate structured interviews and lead debriefs with hiring managers.
  • Manage the offers and closing processes with hiring managers and the CEO.
  • Continuously improve recruiting systems and workflows.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • $2,000/month housing subsidy for local employees.
  • Daily lunch and dinner provided in the office.
  • Relocation support for new hires moving to San Jose.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

As we scale, we're looking for a Technical Recruiter (Inference) to build and own some of the most high-leverage, relationship-driven parts of our recruiting function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-talent-density environments and loves the hunt.

What You'll Do
  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing through offer, ensuring top-of-funnel quality and fast, high-signal decision-making
  • Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and advocate for both candidates and company needs
  • Source candidates in unconventional places - e.g., GitHub repos, preprint authors on arXiv, contributors to Apache mailing lists, or insightful Twitter threads
  • Facilitate structured interview loops, track candidate performance, and lead debriefs alongside hiring managers and leadership
  • Manage offers and close processes in collaboration with hiring managers and leaders
  • Continuously improve our recruiting systems, workflows, and candidate experience


You may be a good fit if you have
  • Have 5+ years of experience recruiting non-technical talent in highly competitive markets
  • Can evaluate both technical depth and cultural fit with nuance and clarity
  • Are resourceful in finding exceptional candidates beyond the obvious platforms
  • Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy building systems from scratch
  • Care deeply about candidate experience and operational excellence

Strong candidates may also have experience with (Nice-to-have qualifications)
  • Familiarity with the AI, semiconductor, or hardware engineering talent landscape
  • A track record of hiring exceptional engineers in niche or emerging fields


Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
    • $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
  • Housing subsidy of $2.5k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
  • Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
  • Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
  • Daily lunch + dinner in our office
  • Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification

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