What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Recruiter position at 1Five?
About 1Five
1Five is a boutique recruiting firm in Franklin, Tennessee that partners with cutting-edge AI, ML, and computational science companies from seed - publicly traded. We specialize in recruiting rare technical talent: ML researchers, engineers, and computational scientists for teams pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with artificial intelligence.
We are building a small, high-impact team of recruiters who thrive in fast-moving environments, take ownership of outcomes, and are motivated by unlimited earning potential.
The Role
As an Technical Recruiter, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across a portfolio of AI-first startups and research organizations. You’ll be the face of 1Five to both clients and candidates, identifying, engaging, and closing world-class technical talent.
This is a performance-driven role with uncapped financial potential, ideal for someone who is hungry, resourceful, and passionate about the AI talent market.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with founders, CTOs, and heads of research to define hiring needs and recruiting strategy
- Source and engage high-caliber machine learning and technical candidates using creative, data-driven approaches
- Manage full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, presenting, and closing candidates
- Develop and maintain relationships with top talent across AI research, data science, ML infrastructure, and computational chemistry
- Deliver exceptional candidate experiences and serve as a trusted career advisor
- Track performance metrics (pipeline volume, conversion rates, and revenue) in our ATS and CRM systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement in sourcing strategies, outreach templates, and market mapping
Qualifications
- 1 years of recruiting experience within technical domains such as AI, ML, data science, or software engineering
- Demonstrated success placing technical talent into early-stage or growth-stage startups
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, Ashby, or similar sourcing tools
- Excellent written communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with autonomy and performance-based compensation
- Competitiveness and willing to learn and excel in their recruiting career
- Ability to manage multiple client searches simultaneously while maintaining quality and urgency
Compensation
This role is highly commission-driven with uncapped earning potential.
- Base Salary Commission. Estimated Total Earnings (OTE): $80,000–$180,000 for high performers
This structure is designed for driven recruiters who are motivated by upside and ownership, not capped salary bands.
Why Join 1Five
- Work directly with elite founders and researchers in AI and computational science
- Learn the fundamentals of recruiting and sourcing
- Upward mobility within the company
- Be part of a small, senior team that moves fast and celebrates wins together
- Build deep domain expertise in one of the most impactful industries on Earth
- Grow your income without limits, based on your results—not tenure or hierarchy
To Apply:
Send your resume or LinkedIn profile to jacky@1five.ai with a brief note introducing yourself.
Salary : $80,000 - $180,000