Founding Technical Recruiter Job at Retell AI, San Francisco, CA

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  • Retell AI
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Join to apply for the Technical Recruiter role at Retell AI Join to apply for the Technical Recruiter role at Retell AI About Retell AI At Retell AI, we’re not just automating calls—we’re transforming how the world communicates. Our AI voice agents are reshaping sales, support, and customer engagement for leading brands. Backed by Alt Capital, Y Combinator, and top-tier investors, we’ve raised $4.7M in seed funding and hit $17M ARR with just 12 people. We’re one of the fastest-growing Voice AI startups, and we’re on a mission to become the standard for voice automation at scale. We’re also one of the top-ranking startups at leanaileaderboard.com. About Retell AI At Retell AI, we’re not just automating calls—we’re transforming how the world communicates. Our AI voice agents are reshaping sales, support, and customer engagement for leading brands. Backed by Alt Capital, Y Combinator, and top-tier investors, we’ve raised $4.7M in seed funding and hit $17M ARR with just 12 people. We’re one of the fastest-growing Voice AI startups, and we’re on a mission to become the standard for voice automation at scale. We’re also one of the top-ranking startups at leanaileaderboard.com. About The Role As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll be the driving force behind building Retell AI’s exceptional team, sourcing and attracting top-tier technical talent to shape the future of voice automation. You’ll partner with founders and hiring managers to understand our technical needs, craft compelling job descriptions, and manage the end-to-end recruitment process. This high-impact role combines strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, and process optimization, giving you the opportunity to define our talent acquisition strategy and contribute to a category-leading product. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent, including software engineers, GTM specialists, and product designers. Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft job descriptions, and align on candidate profiles. Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening to coordinating interviews and closing offers. Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and X. Create an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-ups. Optimize recruitment processes, using data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency and quality. Represent Retell AI’s mission and culture to candidates, acting as a brand ambassador. Provide actionable feedback to leadership to refine hiring strategies and improve candidate fit. You Might Thrive If You Have 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in an early or growth-stage startup environment. Are proficient in sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter with a knack for finding hidden talent. Excel at building relationships, communicating clearly, and managing multiple stake-holders in a dynamic setting. Bring empathy and a candidate-first mindset, ensuring every interaction reflects Retell AI’s values. Are data-driven, using metrics to optimize sourcing, screening, and closing processes. Have a passion for AI and technology, with curiosity to learn about voice automation and Retell’s mission. Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, adapting quickly to evolving priorities. Already know or have used Ashby ATS. Job Details Job Type: Full-time, 70 hr/week (50 hr/week onsite with flexible hours + 20 hr/week work from home) Cash: $185k–$215k Equity: 0.05%–0.15% Location: Redwood City, CA, US US Visas: Sponsors Visa & Green Card Other Benefits 100% medical, dental, vision insurance coverage Unlimited breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks Gym and daily commute fee reimbursement Internet and phone bills covered Offsite trips and team dinners Compensation Philosophy Best Offer Upfront: Choose from three cash-equity balance options; no negotiation needed. Top 1% Talent: Above-market pay (top 5 percentile) to attract exceptional builders. High Ownership: Small teams, >$1M revenue/employee, and significant equity. Performance-Based: Offers tied to interview performance, not experience or past salaries. Interview Process Phone Interview (30 min): Virtual discussion on your recruiting approach, focusing on sourcing and candidate engagement. Scenario-Based Interview (30 min): Present a solution for a hypothetical recruiting challenge. Onsite/Virtual Interviews (2–3 hr): Hosted in Redwood City, CA, or virtual, with three rounds: Stakeholder Alignment: Show how you collaborate with hiring managers. Sourcing Skills: Present a solution for a hypothetical recruiting challenge. Promoting Retell AI: Pitch Retell AI’s mission and culture to attract top candidates. Learn More Retell AI - API That Turns Your LLM Into A Human-Like Voice Agent Retell AI Basics: Everything You Need to Start Building Voice Agents Join Retell AI to shape the future of voice automation, leveraging your founder experience to build a category-defining platform. 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Full time, Work from home, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours,

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