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Senior Technical Recruiter - Engineering

Snorkel AINew York City, NY (Hybrid); San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)534 - People
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
20 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Snorkel AI is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to drive engineering talent acquisition on a hybrid basis in New York City or San Francisco. This role suits an experienced startup recruiter ready to shape high-performing technical teams at a frontier AI lab.

Role Overview

Snorkel AI is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to join the People team and focus on engineering talent. In this position, candidates will develop and execute creative talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier engineering professionals in a competitive market. The role involves managing full-cycle recruitment, building diverse pipelines, and collaborating closely with engineering leaders. Professionals stepping into this position will champion candidate experience and use recruiting metrics to optimize hiring velocity and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Build and execute sourcing strategies to maintain a robust, diverse pipeline of engineering candidates.
Partner directly with engineering hiring managers to understand technical role requirements and advise on talent strategies.
Track funnel metrics and analyze data to improve hiring efficiency, speed, and overall outcomes.
Deliver a positive, professional candidate experience at every interaction point.
Monitor industry trends related to compensation, benefits, and talent movement to maintain market competitiveness.
Manage the interview process, coordinate feedback, and drive operational enhancements.
Collaborate with internal teams to support onboarding and immigration processes for new hires.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a heavy focus on technology startups.
Demonstrated background in recruiting specifically for engineering functions, including software engineering, infrastructure, and machine learning or AI roles.
Familiarity with the technical talent landscape in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Proven capability in sourcing passive talent and establishing diverse pipelines.
Experience utilizing modern recruitment technologies such as Gem, Greenhouse, and ModernLoop.
Strong communication skills paired with the ability to consult and constructively challenge hiring managers.

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related academic discipline.
Prior success managing simultaneous recruitment initiatives across multiple technical disciplines within a scaling company.
Established professional network within the engineering community.

Skills and Tools

Full-cycle technical recruiting
Sourcing passive candidates and building diverse pipelines
Recruiting data analytics and funnel optimization
Stakeholder management and hiring manager coaching
Greenhouse, Gem, and ModernLoop platforms

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position spans from $150,000 to $220,000 USD, with final compensation determined by factors such as geographic location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

About the Company

Snorkel AI operates as a frontier AI data lab born out of the Stanford AI Lab in 2019. The organization helps enterprises and AI labs build advanced data environments, benchmarks, datasets, and custom solutions for real-world AI systems. The company embraces equal employment opportunity principles and offers a collaborative environment that values diversity and professional growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Snorkel AI careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is offered as a hybrid role with locations available in New York City, NY or San Francisco, CA.

What is the salary range for the Senior Technical Recruiter role?

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $220,000 USD, depending on factors such as experience, skills, and location.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong focus on engineering roles at technology startups.

What tools and platforms are preferred for this role?

Preferred recruiting platforms include Greenhouse, Gem, and ModernLoop.

What department does this role belong to?

This role is part of the People department at Snorkel AI.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Snorkel AI careers page.

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