Tech Recruiter
Location: Remote Part-Time Contract | ~20 hours/week | Rate: $50-70
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and highly effective part-time Tech Recruiter to help Upscale AI hire exceptional engineering talent. The immediate focus is sourcing and engaging a great Senior Backend Engineer who is excited to work at an early-stage startup. In this role, you’ll own outbound sourcing, candidate outreach, initial screening, and pipeline management while working closely with the founders and engineering team.
About Us
Upscale AI is transforming how ecommerce and DTC brands use video and streaming TV to grow. Our platform combines:
- AI-Driven Creative Generation – turning brand assets into TV-quality ads automatically
- Performance Media Buying – buying streaming TV & YouTube like digital, with precision targeting
- Advanced Attribution – proving ROI across ecommerce and retail channels
We’ve helped brands like Jones Road Beauty, Westmore Beauty, Branch Furniture, and Lalo scale video advertising that drives business outcomes. Backed by M12, NVP Capital, and Eniac Ventures, we’re scaling fast and hiring foundational team members to help us reach the next stage of growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Outbound Engineering Sourcing: Identify and engage high-quality senior backend engineers through LinkedIn, Wellfound, Clay, referrals, and other sourcing channels. Build targeted candidate lists and maintain a strong pipeline of passive engineering talent.
- Candidate Outreach: Craft personalized outreach that resonates with engineers who are excited by startup environments, technical ownership, and building from the ground up.
- Initial Candidate Screening: Run introductory screens to evaluate technical background, startup readiness, ownership mindset, compensation alignment, and interest in Upscale AI.
- Pipeline Management: Track candidate activity, follow-ups, feedback, and next steps to keep the hiring process organized and moving quickly.
- Hiring Team Collaboration: Partner closely with founders and engineering leaders to refine target profiles, prioritize candidates, and improve sourcing strategy.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of technical recruiting or sourcing experience, ideally with backend, full-stack, infrastructure, or early engineering roles.
- Startup Recruiting: Experience recruiting for startups or fast-moving technical teams where speed, ownership, and ambiguity are part of the environment.
- Sourcing Skills: Strong ability to find high-quality passive candidates and build targeted sourcing lists using LinkedIn, Wellfound, Clay, or similar tools.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written communication with the ability to craft compelling, personalized candidate outreach.
- Organization & Ownership: Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing recruiting activity independently in a remote, part-time capacity.