Nexus
Senior Technical Recruiter
Nexus, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
We're looking for a skilled Senior Technical Recruiter to join our team, where you'll play a crucial role in powering a new verifiable Internet. As Senior Technical Recruiter, you'll be at the forefront of building our world-class team, identifying and attracting top talent to drive our mission forward.
About NexusThe Nexus Project is a scientific and engineering effort bringing truth to the field of computation. We’re enabling bringing to life a new form of compute: verifiable computation, powered by open science and open-source software so it can benefit everyone. Our work aims to bring to life decades of advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography, achieved by many scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, into a single software system.Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding, co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from Dragonfly, SV Angel and more.Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove humanity's computations.We are headquartered at the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, and this role will be in-person, with the rest of the Nexus team.
Job OverviewNexus is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Talent team. You will play a critical role in developing and implementing innovative recruiting strategies to attract, assess, and close top-tier technical talent. Your expertise in full-cycle recruiting, coupled with your understanding of the startup ecosystem and technical roles, will be instrumental in building our team of world-class engineers, cryptographers, and mathematicians.
ResponsibilitiesLead full-cycle recruitment processes for technical roles, from sourcing to closing candidatesDevelop and implement creative sourcing strategies to build a robust pipeline of top-tier technical talentCollaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements and create compelling job descriptionsConduct initial screenings and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical skills and cultural fitManage the interview process, including scheduling, coordinating with interviewers, and gathering feedbackNegotiate offers and close candidates, serving as a brand ambassador for NexusContinuously refine and improve our recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experienceStay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and best practices in technical recruitingContribute to building and maintaining a positive team culture and employer brand
Requirements5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a preference for startup experienceProven track record of successfully sourcing and closing top-tier technical candidatesDeep understanding of various technical roles and the ability to assess technical skillsStrong network within the tech industry and experience recruiting for highly competitive marketsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a keen ability to build relationshipsDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a can-do attitudeStrong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach to recruitingPassion for technology and ability to understand and articulate technical concepts
Bonus PointsBachelor or advanced degree in a technical field or related disciplineExperience in diversity and inclusion recruiting initiativesExperience with recruitment marketing and employer branding strategiesExperience in organizing or participating in tech recruiting events or hackathonsFamiliarity with cryptography, blockchain, or related fieldsExperience with data-driven recruiting and analytics tools such as Ashby
BenefitsCompetitive salary and generous equity compensationHealth insurance for employees and their dependentsLunch and dinner provided at the officeCompany-paid travel to events and conferences
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About NexusThe Nexus Project is a scientific and engineering effort bringing truth to the field of computation. We’re enabling bringing to life a new form of compute: verifiable computation, powered by open science and open-source software so it can benefit everyone. Our work aims to bring to life decades of advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography, achieved by many scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, into a single software system.Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding, co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from Dragonfly, SV Angel and more.Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove humanity's computations.We are headquartered at the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, and this role will be in-person, with the rest of the Nexus team.
Job OverviewNexus is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Talent team. You will play a critical role in developing and implementing innovative recruiting strategies to attract, assess, and close top-tier technical talent. Your expertise in full-cycle recruiting, coupled with your understanding of the startup ecosystem and technical roles, will be instrumental in building our team of world-class engineers, cryptographers, and mathematicians.
ResponsibilitiesLead full-cycle recruitment processes for technical roles, from sourcing to closing candidatesDevelop and implement creative sourcing strategies to build a robust pipeline of top-tier technical talentCollaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements and create compelling job descriptionsConduct initial screenings and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical skills and cultural fitManage the interview process, including scheduling, coordinating with interviewers, and gathering feedbackNegotiate offers and close candidates, serving as a brand ambassador for NexusContinuously refine and improve our recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experienceStay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and best practices in technical recruitingContribute to building and maintaining a positive team culture and employer brand
Requirements5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a preference for startup experienceProven track record of successfully sourcing and closing top-tier technical candidatesDeep understanding of various technical roles and the ability to assess technical skillsStrong network within the tech industry and experience recruiting for highly competitive marketsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a keen ability to build relationshipsDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a can-do attitudeStrong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach to recruitingPassion for technology and ability to understand and articulate technical concepts
Bonus PointsBachelor or advanced degree in a technical field or related disciplineExperience in diversity and inclusion recruiting initiativesExperience with recruitment marketing and employer branding strategiesExperience in organizing or participating in tech recruiting events or hackathonsFamiliarity with cryptography, blockchain, or related fieldsExperience with data-driven recruiting and analytics tools such as Ashby
BenefitsCompetitive salary and generous equity compensationHealth insurance for employees and their dependentsLunch and dinner provided at the officeCompany-paid travel to events and conferences
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