Founding Recruiter (tech freelance)

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# Founding Tech Recruiter (Freelance) ## About Pragmatike Pragmatike is on a mission to help early-stage startups, and scaelups — win the talent war and build exceptional tech teams. ## About the Role We’re looking for a Founding Tech Recruiter to build out our team as we embark on our next phase of growth. Someone smart — connected to the tech world — that moves, operates fast and efficiently — **a superstar, a pirate.** You'll operate as a strategic partner in the heart of the startup ecosystem, pioneering how we find, attract, and engage the world’s best talent. ## Why This Role Is Different - **Shape the future of tech hiring:** Engage directly with the startup and tech talent community, and become a visible advocate for Pragmatike. - **Zero-to-one impact:** Design the recruiting systems, processes, and standards from scratch, and partner with product and engineering to refine our hiring approach. - **High leverage:** Recruit across a variety of functions, from engineering to go-to-market, and see your impact on the business firsthand. ## You’re a Fit If You… - Have 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in-house or at a search agency - Are at ease in startup environments and thrive amid ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high growth - Communicate clearly—both written and verbally—and make every candidate feel valued - Are well-connected, respected by peers, and have a personal brand in the recruiting community (e.g., active LinkedIn, trusted network) - Care deeply about quality, processes, and candidate experience - Are excited to work flexibly—this role is fully remote and freelance-friendly ## Nice to Have - Previous experience recruiting at early-stage startups or high-growth tech companies - Familiarity with AI, SaaS, or B2B talent markets - Enjoy writing or speaking about recruiting, talent, or startup culture ## Compensation & Benefits - Flexible freelance contract with autonomy - Direct impact on company growth and culture - Opportunity to be Pragmatike’s first recruiter and shape our future - **Fully remote** work environment and flexible hours - Direct partnership with founders Ready to shape the future of tech hiring at Pragmatike? Apply now and join us at the beginning of our journey. 🍜 🏴‍☠️