About this role
Department: Human Resources
Work Arrangement: Remote
Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full Time
Work Schedule: US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)
Locations: Philippines, LATAM, South Africa, Kenya, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills
About Pearl TalentPearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
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Why Work with Us?At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.
Role OverviewThe Technical Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and hiring high-caliber technical talent across engineering and technology roles. This role requires strong recruitment fundamentals combined with technical fluency to understand complex requirements, assess specialized skills, and build credibility with technical candidates and hiring stakeholders.
You will manage full-cycle technical recruitment, partnering closely with engineering leaders to define role requirements, executing targeted sourcing strategies, conducting technical screenings, and coordinating multi-stage interview processes. This role is ideal for recruiters who enjoy solving challenging technical searches and thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
Your ImpactYour work directly enables companies to build strong, scalable technical teams that drive innovation and growth. By identifying and evaluating top technical talent, you help reduce hiring friction, improve quality of hire, and unlock access to specialized talent pools. Your ability to bridge recruitment expertise with technical understanding ensures better hiring outcomes and long-term team success.
Core ResponsibilitiesTechnical Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development — 30%Source technical candidates through specialized channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and developer communitiesBuild and maintain pipelines across technical specializations (frontend, backend, full-stack, AI/ML, data, DevOps)Execute Boolean and X-ray search strategies to engage passive technical talentDevelop evergreen talent pools for recurring and hard-to-fill technical rolesConduct personalized, technically informed outreach to qualified candidatesTechnical Screening & Assessment — 25%Conduct initial technical screening interviews to assess skills, problem-solving, and technical depthReview GitHub profiles, portfolios, and technical documentationCoordinate and evaluate coding challenges, take-home assessments, and live technical interviewsAssess understanding of development methodologies and engineering best practicesProvide structured technical feedback to hiring stakeholdersStakeholder Partnership & Requirements Gathering — 15%Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to clarify technical requirementsTranslate role requirements into effective sourcing strategies and candidate profilesProvide market insights on technical talent availability and skill prioritizationSupport the refinement of technically accurate and market-aligned job descriptionsInterview Coordination & Technical Hiring Process — 15%Manage multi-stage technical interview processesCoordinate interviews with distributed technical teamsPrepare candidates for technical interview formats and expectationsEnsure timely documentation and communication of interview feedbackEmployer Branding & Technical Community Engagement — 10%Engage with technical communities and professional networksSupport technical employer branding through content and outreach initiativesBuild relationships with universities, bootcamps, and technical training programsProcess Improvement & Market Intelligence — 5%Improve technical recruitment workflows and sourcing efficiencyTrack sourcing effectiveness and pipeline healthStay informed on emerging technologies and technical hiring trends Requirements
Must-Haves (Required)1–3+ years of experience in technical recruitment or technology talent acquisitionProven experience recruiting for software engineering, data, AI, or infrastructure rolesSolid understanding of software development concepts, programming languages, and tech stacksExperience conducting technical screening interviews and coordinating assessmentsEnd-to-end recruitment experience from sourcing through offer stageStrong written and verbal English communication skillsAbility to work independently in a fully remote environmentHigh attention to detail and consistent follow-throughNice-to-Haves (Preferred)Experience recruiting for specialized technical domains (AI/ML, data engineering, DevOps, mobile)Background recruiting for startups or high-growth technology companiesAgency recruitment experienceHands-on technical exposure or formal technical educationExperience hiring senior or leadership-level technical rolesExposure to global or cross-border technical hiring Tools ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)LinkedIn RecruiterGitHub (profile review and sourcing)Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)Communication tools (Gmail/Outlook, Slack, Zoom or equivalent)Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)ATS platforms (Workable, Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby, iCIMS)Technical sourcing platforms (Stack Overflow, Wellfound, GitLab)Technical assessment tools (HackerRank, Codility, CodeSignal)Live coding and system design tools (CoderPad, CodeSandbox, Miro)Knowledge and project management tools (Notion, Confluence, Jira, Asana)Benefits
Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skillsRemote Work: Fully remote — work from anywhereGenerous PTO: In accordance with company policyDirect Mentorship: Access to global industry leadersLearning & Development: Continuous growth resourcesGlobal Networking: Work with international teamsHealth Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time)
Our Recruitment Process Application Skills Assessment Initial Screening Top-grading Interview Client Matching Job Offer Onboarding
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