Job Description

Role

Who you are

This role is ideal for someone who can quickly ramp, take ownership of active requisitions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
5 – 8 years of full lifecycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in-house at a SaaS company
Deep experience recruiting for complex technical roles such as software engineering, infrastructure, systems, hardware, AI/ML, or other hard-to-fill specialties
Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates across various platforms
Proficiency in sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and ATS platforms (Greenhouse)
Excellent judgment in evaluating technical and non-technical candidates, with the ability to assess skills, potential, and cultural alignment
Experience managing full-cycle recruiting, from role kickoff through offer negotiation and close, with consistent delivery in high-volume or high-urgency scenarios
An organized, data-driven mindset – you track metrics, analyze trends, and continuously improve your approach
Adaptability and creativity. You are always looking for new ways to connect with candidates and stand out

Desirable

Working knowledge of HackerRank, ModernLoop, Crosschq, and other recruiting and scheduling tools
Passion for AgTech, construction, and farming industries

What the job involves

This is a 12-month contract position, with the opportunity to join the team full-time based on performance and business need. As a full-lifecycle Sr Technical Recruiter (Contract), you will own the execution of our hiring pipeline, working closely with hiring managers and the Director of TA to attract, engage, and close top-tier engineering and technical talent
This role is focused on delivering high-quality hiring outcomes with speed, consistency, and strong candidate experience
You will operate with a high degree of ownership, driving recruiting efforts end-to-end while partnering with Technical Sourcers and Recruiting Coordinators to maintain strong pipeline momentum
Own end-to-end recruiting for highly specialized technical roles across software engineering, AI/ML, computer vision, robotics, infrastructure, and hardware
Drive the hiring process from intake through offer close, ensuring speed, quality, and consistency at every stage
Build and manage pipelines through a combination of sourcing, partnership with Technical Sourcers, and inbound candidate management
Create, maintain, and continuously improve recruiting playbooks, templates, and process workflows to ensure consistent execution and scalable team operations
Partner deeply with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and evaluation criteria
Align early on candidate quality and continuously calibrate throughout the hiring process
Provide guidance on hiring strategy, tradeoffs, and market dynamics
Conduct high-quality recruiter screens to assess technical background, motivations, and alignment
Run structured, transparent, and efficient interview processes with a strong focus on signal quality
Ensure candidates are well-prepared and have a clear understanding of the role and process
Deliver a thoughtful, responsive, and high-quality candidate experience from first interaction through offer
Act as the primary point of contact for candidates, building trust and maintaining momentum throughout the process
Identify and address friction points to continuously improve the candidate journey
Own offer strategy, including candidate positioning, compensation alignment, and closing approach
Navigate complex candidate situations and objections to successfully close top talent
Partner with hiring managers and leadership to drive strong acceptance outcomes
Monitor pipeline health and identify gaps or bottlenecks across roles
Use data to track performance and improve conversion across stages
Identify systemic gaps in the hiring funnel and drive improvements to increase conversion, efficiency, and candidate quality
Partner with Technical Sourcers and Recruiting Coordinators to improve end-to-end hiring performance
Contribute to recruiting best practices, workflows, and initiatives that scale team impact

Compensation & Work Arrangement

12 Month Contract
US hourly rate: $45/hr – $80/hr (equivalent to $93k/yr to $166k/yr)
Standard 40 hours/week, no overtime
Not eligible for employee benefits
Remote from US
Senior level

About the Company

Company mission

To create intelligent machinery that solves monumental challenges for our customers.

Blue River Technology is a farming equipment maker using computer vision, machine learning, robotics and product management to develop machines that optimize chemical usage and reimagining routine processes within farming. Acquired by John Deere, one of the largest names in agriculture, Blue River Technology commits to remaining independent in ways of working and culture. The company is stepping into new-world territory, implementing AI to combat invasive weeds and other large-scale farming issues. With 201-500 employees and $30.1m in total funding, Blue River Technology operates in the B2B agriculture and machine learning space, addressing the global farming market's growth while helping an industry that has been slower to digitize embrace digital transformation and autonomous farming solutions.