Retell is building the new standard for automating call center communications, including sales, support, customer engagement, and retention calls.

Backed by Altman Capital, Y Combinator, and top investors, we've raised a $4.7M seed round and hit $14M ARR in 15 months.

Check us out on the Top Lean AI Native Companies Leaderboard at leanaileaderboard.com.

As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll be the driving force behind building Retell AI’s exceptional team, sourcing and attracting top-tier technical talent to shape the future of voice automation. You’ll partner with founders and hiring managers to understand our technical needs, craft compelling job descriptions, and manage the end-to-end recruitment process. This high-impact role combines strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, and process optimization, giving you the opportunity to define our talent acquisition strategy and contribute to a category-leading product.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent, including software engineers, GTM specialists, and product designers.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft job descriptions, and align on candidate profiles.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening to coordinating interviews and closing offers.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and X.
• Create an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-ups.
• Optimize recruitment processes, using data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency and quality.
• Represent Retell AI’s mission and culture to candidates, acting as a brand ambassador.
• Provide actionable feedback to leadership to refine hiring strategies and improve candidate fit.

You Might Thrive If You

• Have 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in an early or growth-stage startup environment.
• Are proficient in sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter with a knack for finding hidden talent.
• Excel at building relationships, communicating clearly, and managing multiple stake-holders in a dynamic setting.
• Bring empathy and a candidate-first mindset, ensuring every interaction reflects Retell AI’s values.
• Are data-driven, using metrics to optimize sourcing, screening, and closing processes.
• Have a passion for AI and technology, with curiosity to learn about voice automation and Retell’s mission.
• Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, adapting quickly to evolving priorities.
• Already know or have used Ashby ATS.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time, 70 hr/week (50 hr/week onsite with flexible hours + 20 hr/week work from home)
• Cash: $185k–$215k
• Equity: 0.05%–0.15%
• Location: Redwood City, CA, US
• US Visas: Sponsors Visa & Green Card

Other Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, vision insurance coverage
• Unlimited breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
• Gym and daily commute fee reimbursement
• Internet and phone bills covered
• Offsite trips and team dinners

Compensation Philosophy

• Best Offer Upfront: Choose from three cash-equity balance options; no negotiation needed.
• Top 1% Talent: Above-market pay (top 5 percentile) to attract exceptional builders.
• High Ownership: Small teams, >$1M revenue/employee, and significant equity.
• Performance-Based: Offers tied to interview performance, not experience or past salaries.

Interview Process

• Phone Interview (30 min): Virtual discussion on your recruiting approach, focusing on sourcing and candidate engagement.
• Scenario-Based Interview (30 min): Present a solution for a hypothetical recruiting challenge.
• Onsite/Virtual Interviews (2–3 hr): Hosted in Redwood City, CA, or virtual, with three rounds:
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Show how you collaborate with hiring managers.
  • Sourcing Skills: Present a solution for a hypothetical recruiting challenge.
  • Promoting Retell AI: Pitch Retell AI’s mission and culture to attract top candidates.

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Join Retell AI to shape the future of voice automation, leveraging your founder experience to build a category-defining platform.