Senior Technical Recruiter

Title: Senior Technical Recruiter

Location: San Francisco

Department: People

Job Description:

About Collective:

Collective is on a mission to redefine the way businesses-of-one work. Our technology and team of trusted advisors help members achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform. We believe in empowering self-employed people to enjoy the same tax savings that big companies get, so they can focus on their passion, not paperwork.

Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Financial Times, TechCrunch, and more. We are backed by General Catalyst, Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary), QED Investors, Google’s Gradient Ventures, Expa, and other investors who have financed iconic companies like YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Box, Hims, Instacart, and Lyft.

About the role:

We’re looking for a strategic, metrics-driven Senior Technical Recruiter who can attract and hire top technical talent in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. In this role, you’ll navigate ambiguity with confidence, build strong partnerships with hiring leaders, and play a key role in scaling world-class teams while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

What you'll do:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical roles across Engineering.

• Build and manage strong pipelines of high-quality technical talent through proactive sourcing and networking.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to calibrate talent and drive efficient hiring processes.

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience with clear communication, thoughtful process management, and strong relationship building.

• Use data and recruiting metrics to drive decision-making, identify opportunities, and improve hiring outcomes.

• Drive interview excellence and consistency through structured interviewing and interviewer enablement.

• Continuously improve recruiting processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and hiring quality.

• Maintain strong reporting hygiene and provide regular hiring updates and market insights to stakeholders.

• Use tools like Ashby, Pin, and Claude to streamline recruiting workflows, improve sourcing and outreach strategies, and drive operational efficiency throughout the hiring process.

What you'll bring:

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least 4+ years focused on technical recruiting.

• Experience leveraging AI tools and modern recruiting technology to improve efficiency and scale.

• A proven track record of hiring high-performing technical talent in fast-paced or high-growth environments.

• Strong sourcing and talent mapping skills across competitive technical markets.

• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions through data and market insights.

• An “always learning” mentality with a passion for improving recruiting operations and candidate experience.

• Clear, confident communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.

What we offer:

• Hybrid Work Model: Based in San Francisco with a balance of in-office and remote flexibility.

• Fresh Lunch: Provided on in-office days.

• Commuter Support: $150 monthly reimbursement for transit expenses.

• Health & Wellness: $200 quarterly reimbursement to support your well-being.

• Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 14 company holidays.

• Comprehensive Coverage: 100% medical, dental, and vision for employees; 75% coverage for dependents.

• Parental Leave: 16 weeks fully paid.

• Retirement & Ownership: 401k plan plus an equity package.

• Team Connection: Quarterly virtual events and an annual in-person summit.