Founding Technical Recruiter

At Miter, were on a mission to build a worldclass Engineering, Product, Design and Support teamand we need you to help make it happen. Were a fastgrowing SaaS startup, and recruiting is the key to keep our talent density high as we scale. Thats where you come in. Were a lean People and Talent function at Miter, and were looking for our Founding Technical Recruiter to help us build a better built world!

This is a hybrid role with 3 inoffice days per week — Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday — in either our San Francisco or New York office.

High impact, high visibility – You’ll play a key role in doubling our engineering team over the next year.

Ownership & autonomy – We trust you to run the show and experiment with new ideas.

A+ team – Work alongside a group of smart, driven, and kind humans who genuinely enjoy what they do.

Culture that values hiring – Recruiting isn’t an afterthought here—it’s a company priority

What Youll Do:

As our Founding Technical Recruiter, you’ll be the architect of our hiring pipeline, working handinhand with our Head of Talent and hiring managers to attract, engage, and land toptier engineering talent. This isn’t just about sending LinkedIn messages (though, hey, you’re great at that too). It’s about building meaningful relationships, crafting compelling narratives, and using data to refine our hiring strategy.

• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand the roles we’re hiring for—beyond just buzzwords on a job description.

• Source, screen, and engage toptier technical talent, keeping our pipeline flowing.

• Build authentic relationships with candidates and help them navigate the hiring process like a pro.

• Get creative—whether that’s finding new sourcing channels, optimizing our outreach, or experimenting with messaging that actually gets responses.

• Use data to track, analyze, and improve our recruiting efforts (because gut feeling is great, but numbers tell the full story).

• Be a champion of our culture—helping us attract people who don’t just fit in but make us better.

• What You’ll Need:

  • 5+ years of technical recruiting experience—either inhouse or at an agency.

  • Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates across various platforms.

  • Excellent communication skills—you can craft compelling outreach and have meaningful conversations with candidates.

  • Experience partnering with hiring managers to refine job descriptions, create hiring plans, and close top talent.

  • A datadriven mindset—you track metrics, analyze trends, and continuously improve your approach. Prior experience with Ashby and BrightHire a plus!

  • Adaptability and creativity—you’re always looking for new ways to connect with candidates and stand out.

  • A passion for building great teams—you care about culture, talent density, and hiring for the long term.

  • Our Interview Process:

    • Hiring Manager Interview with Head of Talent

    • Team Round Interviews:

      • Founding GTM Recruiter

      • Engineering Manager

      • CEO

      • • Engineer Sourcing and Mock Intake Presentation

        • Final Interview with Head of People

        • Our Benefits:

          • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive (well above “market”) salary, commission, and equity packages.

          • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, FSA, vision plans to suit you and your family’s needs.

          • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Companymatched contributions to help you plan for your future.

          • • Unlimited PTO: Take the time you need to recharge and be your best self.

            • Parental Leave: Generous 16week paid leave for all parents, including adoptive and foster parents.

            • Office Extras: Snacks, coffee, lunch, and commuter benefits for inoffice Mitosaurs.

            • Community: Multiple companywide and teamspecific offsites per year.

            • Equal Opportunity:

              Miter provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.