Hybrid Technical Recruiter

at TENEX.AI

• Job title: Technical Recruiter
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Jose, United States

About the role

• Technical Recruiter at TENEX managing recruitment for technical roles in AI and engineering. Supporting the end-to-end recruiting process and collaborating with leaders in a growing startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical, go-to-market and back office roles, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, and closing candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and assessment processes.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates, leveraging networks, social platforms, and industry channels.
• Drive an exceptional candidate experience, representing TENEX’s mission, culture, and values.
• Manage recruiting tools, systems, and reporting to track pipeline health and optimize hiring processes.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth employee transitions.
• Maintain HR systems and employee records with accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a first point of contact for employee relations questions, escalating issues when necessary.
• Partner with leadership to implement HR policies, performance management, and culture-building initiatives.
• Support other HR functions including learning & development, engagement surveys, and other people operations programs, as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical recruiting, ideally for cybersecurity, SaaS, or AI-driven companies.
• Strong sourcing skills with a track record of filling niche and high-demand roles.
• Ability to assess both technical skills and cultural fit in fast-moving hiring environments.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing tools.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust with candidates and employees.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” startup mindset.
• Passionate about people, culture, and building teams that can scale.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.