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Technical Recruiter

This is a high-stakes recruiting role at a well-funded startup aiming to revolutionize cellular privacy. You aren't just a recruiter; you are a talent scout for a mission-critical national security project. The role offers the chance to work alongside industry heavyweights in a fast-paced, DC-based hybrid environment.

Cape · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-stakes recruiting role at a well-funded startup aiming to revolutionize cellular privacy. You aren't just a recruiter; you are a talent scout for a mission-critical national security project. The role offers the chance to work alongside industry heavyweights in a fast-paced, DC-based hybrid environment.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage world-class engineering talent for the Washington, DC office
  • Partner with hiring managers to scope roles and align interview processes
  • Utilize recruitment metrics to set benchmarks and optimize hiring strategies
  • Manage the end-to-end candidate experience from sourcing to offer acceptance
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of passive technical talent

Essential

  • Proven ability to manage and close technical searches against strict timelines
  • Experience in full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical departments
  • Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in the Washington, DC office
  • Expertise in sourcing and activating passive candidates through personalized outreach
  • Capability to meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly hiring targets

Preferred

  • Experience in a high-growth startup environment
  • Background recruiting for privacy, security, or telecommunications sectors
  • Familiarity with the talent pools associated with top-tier defense tech firms

Key Skills

Technical SourcingFull-cycle RecruitmentData-driven StrategyStakeholder ManagementCandidate AssessmentPipeline ManagementStrategic Influencing

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work with founders from Palantir and Anduril
  • Backing from top-tier VCs like Andreessen Horowitz
  • High-impact role in a mission-driven company
  • Collaborative and innovative team culture
  • Hybrid work flexibility

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