What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founding Technical Recruiter position at CincyBrianHires?
Our client, an AI-driven enterprise B2B startup, is seeking a Founding Technical Recruiter.This is a high-impact, foundational hire responsible for owning and building the talent function from the ground up. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on — someone who can attract and close exceptional technical talent while helping shape a high-performing, positive employee experience.You will act as a true partner to leadership: selling the company's vision to top engineers while building scalable recruiting systems that support long-term growth and retention.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle RecruitingOwn end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, from intake and role calibration through offer close and onboarding handoffPartner closely with founders and hiring managers to define role scope, interview design, and evaluation criteriaStrategic Sourcing & Pipeline BuildingProactively source high-caliber passive candidates across LinkedIn, GitHub, and technical communitiesBuild and nurture long-term pipelines to reduce time-to-fill for critical engineering hiresEmployer Branding & Talent MessagingCraft compelling job descriptions and messaging that clearly communicate the company's mission and technical visionPosition the company effectively against other high-growth AI startupsProcess & Candidate ExperienceRun structured, high-signal interview processesServe as the primary candidate point of contact throughout the lifecycleEnsure a seamless, thoughtful, and high-touch experienceWhat Were Looking For4–8 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experienceAt least one tenure at an early-stage startup (ideally Seed–Series B)Experience recruiting for high-engineering-bar B2B SaaS companiesDemonstrated success sourcing and closing strong engineers, including senior and staff-level talentStrong technical fluency — able to engage deeply with engineers and quickly differentiate good from greatAbility to manage 3–6 searches simultaneously while maintaining quality and paceHigh agency and willingness to go above and beyond to secure top talentFocus on long-term retention and culture fit, not just offer acceptanceThis is an opportunity for a recruiting leader who wants true ownership — building the foundation of talent at a fast-scaling AI company and directly shaping its future.