Technical Recruiter, Contract

ABOUT AEGISAI We are a team of ex-Google engineers who built some of the largest defensive platforms on the planet—Safe Browsing (protecting 5B+ devices) and reCAPTCHA (protecting millions of websites). Now, backed by top-tier investors including Battery Ventures ($36M Series A), Accel, and Foundation Capital, we are striking out on our own to solve the next existential threat: Adversarial AI. Old-school, rules-based email security systems are defenseless against modern, AI-powered attacks that evolve in real time. At AegisAI, we aren't just "using AI"—we are building a distributed network of high-precision AI Agents designed to outpace and outthink attackers. YOUR MISSION: BUILD THE ELITE ENGINE Top talent is the single greatest multiplier of our growth. As a Technical Recruiter at AegisAI, your mission is simple: identify, attract, and hire exceptional builders across Engineering, GTM/Sales, and Operations. You won’t be a passive recruiter waiting for applicants to roll in through an ATS. You will be a relentless talent partner who operates at startup speed, mapping markets, hunting high-caliber candidates, and pitching AegisAI’s vision to people who are already at the top 1% of their current roles. This is a high-visibility role where execution directly dictates how fast we can scale. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Own Full-Cycle Recruiting: Drive talent pipelines from initial outbound reach to offer negotiation across key business vectors: Engineering & AI, GTM/Sales, and Operations. • Hunt Top 1% Talent: Run hyper-personalized, creative outbound sourcing campaigns across LinkedIn, GitHub, X, networks, and unconventional channels to engage top technical and GTM talent. • Partner directly with Founders & Leaders: Work directly with founders, engineering managers, and sales leaders to define ideal candidate profiles, establish hiring bars, and run fast feedback loops. • Master the AegisAI Pitch: Clearly articulate our tech stack, mission, and category-defining opportunity to technical candidates and sales drivers alike. • Drive Velocity: Think in days, not weeks. Maintain high-touch candidate experiences, drive tight interview schedules, and remove operational friction to close candidates fast. • Build Talent Infrastructure: Continuously test sourcing approaches, refine candidate evaluation processes, and leverage AI tools to automate workflow drag and speed up your pipeline. WHY THIS IS HARD (AND WHY IT’S FUN) • The Bar Is Extremely High: We only hire top performers. You’ll be sourcing for elite engineering standards (ex-Google, Tier-1 AI labs) and top-tier SaaS sales talent who can handle high-complexity technical products. • Zero Playbook: In an early-stage, Series A startup, priorities shift quickly. You won't have a massive talent team or pre-packaged playbooks—you will help build the system as we run. • Relentless Market: High-caliber AI and security candidates receive dozens of recruiter messages a week. You’ll need creativity, speed, and real hustle to cut through the noise. WHY WE’LL WIN • Proven Founding Team: Our founders have built internet-scale security systems protecting billions of users, alongside serial entrepreneurs who know how to scale companies. • Massive Category: We’re disrupting a $5B+ email security market that incumbents are too slow to protect. • High Density of Talent: High bar for talent, zero tolerance for bureaucracy or politics. • Fast Execution: Development and hiring cycles are measured in days, giving you the backing to close top talent quickly. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • 1–3 years of recruiting experience in a fast-paced agency, venture-backed startup, or high-growth tech environment. • Multi-Disciplinary Sourcing: Proven track record sourcing for technical roles (Software Engineers, AI/ML Infrastructure, Threat Detection) AND/OR business roles (AEs, BDRs, Ops). • High Agency & Relentless Execution: You are a self-starter who doesn't wait for perfect instructions—you test, adapt, and hit pipeline targets. • Technical & Business Literacy: You can talk shop with complex backend engineers and understand sales quotas and territory motions with GTM leaders. • Scrappy & Adaptive: Comfort experimenting with modern AI tools, modern sourcing platforms, and rapid-fire workflows. • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated history of sourcing, pitching, and successfully closing top-tier technical and commercial talent at this level. BONUS POINTS • Experience at an early-stage (Seed through Series B) SaaS or AI startup. • Prior experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or technical AI domains. • Network depth across San Francisco, NYC, or major US tech hubs. OUR CULTURE • Flat, fast, and founder-led. • Clear KPIs, full ownership, and direct accountability. • Rapid iteration—what works ships immediately. • You’ll have a visible, lasting impact on the company’s trajectory from day one. If you want to build the team that is defining the future of AI security, work alongside world-class builders, and move at startup speed—come talk to us.