Technical Recruiter at HappyRobot (S23)
$140K - $190K  •  
AI Communication. Built for Logistics.
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
US citizen/visa only
3+ years
About HappyRobot

Happyrobot builds AI agents to automate phone calls in the logistics industry.

From simple check calls with truck drivers, to contract price negotiations between enterprises, our AI agents are able to provide and gather information more efficiently than other alternatives.

We believe that voice will become a much more prevalent interface for digital systems, and we're building the tools to make that possible.

About the role

About HappyRobot

HappyRobot is a platform to build and deploy AI workers that automate communication. See a demo

Our AI workers connect to any system or data source to handle phone calls, email, messages…

We target the logistics industry which relies heavily on communication to book, check on, & pay for freight. Primarily working with freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, shippers, warehouses, & other supply chain enterprises and tech startups.

We raised a Series A round from a16z and YC and we’re growing very fast.

We're looking for rockstars with a relentless drive, unstoppable energy, and a true passion for building something great—ready to embrace the challenge, push limits, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you’ll partner directly with the founders and hiring managers to attract and hire top-tier talent across engineering, product, and operations teams.

What You'll Do

  • Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles — from sourcing to close
  • Build and manage strong pipelines of high-quality candidates
  • Partner closely with founders and hiring managers to define role needs and scorecards
  • Craft great candidate experiences — from first touch to offer
  • Iterate quickly on recruiting strategies and sourcing channels
  • Build scalable processes, systems, and reporting to support hiring at scale
  • Help build our employer brand across LinkedIn, events, and referrals

What We're Looking For

  • 5–6+ years of experience in technical recruiting, ideally in a high-growth startup
  • Strong sourcing skills and creative approach to finding top talent
  • Experience recruiting for roles like software engineers, product managers, and data scientists
  • Ability to own roles end-to-end with minimal oversight
  • Great communication, judgment, and candidate closing skills
  • Deep interest in AI, technology, and building early-stage teams
  • Organized, fast-moving, and excited about making hiring a strategic advantage

Why join us?

  • Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors.
  • Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for double-digit ARR.
  • Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
  • Work With the Best - Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.

Our Operating Principles


Extreme Ownership

We take full responsibility for our work, outcomes, and team success. No excuses, no blame-shifting — if something needs fixing, we own it and make it better. This means stepping up, even when it’s not “your job.” If a ball is dropped, we pick it up. If a customer is unhappy, we fix it. If a process is broken, we redesign it. We don’t wait for someone else to solve it — we lead with accountability and expect the same from those around us.

Craftsmanship

Putting care and intention into every task, striving for excellence, and taking deep ownership of the quality and outcome of your work. Craftsmanship means never settling for “just fine.” We sweat the details because details compound. Whether it’s a product feature, an internal doc, or a sales call — we treat it as a reflection of our standards. We aim to deliver jaw-dropping customer experiences by being curious, meticulous, and proud of what we build — even when nobody’s watching.

We are “majos”_
_Be friendly & have fun with your coworkers. Always be genuine & honest, but kind. “Majo” is our way of saying: be a good human. Be approachable, helpful, and warm. We’re building something ambitious, and it’s easier (and more fun) when we enjoy the ride together. We give feedback with kindness, challenge each other with respect, and celebrate wins together without ego.

**Urgency with Focus**
Create the highest impact in the shortest amount of time. Move fast, but in the right direction. We operate with speed because time is our most limited resource. But speed without focus is chaos. We prioritize ruthlessly, act decisively, and stay aligned. We aim for high leverage: the biggest results from the simplest, smartest actions. We’re running a high-speed marathon — not a sprint with no strategy.

**Talent Density and Meritocracy**
Hire only people who can raise the average; ‘exceptional performance is the passing grade.’ Ability trumps seniority. We believe the best teams are built on talent density — every hire should raise the bar. We reward contribution, not titles or tenure. We give ownership to those who earn it, and we all hold each other to a high standard. A-players want to work with other A-players — that’s how we win.

**First-Principles Thinking**
Strip a problem to physics-level facts, ignore industry dogma, rebuild the solution from scratch. We don’t copy-paste solutions. We go back to basics, ask why things are the way they are, and rebuild from the ground up if needed. This mindset pushes us to innovate, challenge stale assumptions, and move faster than incumbents. It’s how we build what others think is impossible.

Technology

JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Kubernetes, Rust, Python, PyTorch, LLM training & finetuning.

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