Recruiter

MLabs is hiring a Recruiter to be a foundational member of the Operations team, partnering directly with the founding team.

The role focuses on winning the talent war by building scalable recruiting processes and closing world-class talent across Engineering, Product, and GTM.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and closing.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline across Engineering, Product, and GTM functions.
• Partner directly with founders to understand technical requirements and align hiring with long-term company goals.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience through clear communication, efficient scheduling, and process optimization.
• Experiment with creative sourcing methods, developer community engagement, and employer branding to reach passive candidates.
• Optimize and manage the recruiting tech stack and tracking systems (currently using Ashby).

• Experience: 2+ years of high-volume recruiting experience with significant focus on technical roles.

• Technical literacy: strong understanding of technical stacks, engineering roles, and developer community nuances.

• Startup DNA: experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments; ability to execute independently.

• Track record: proven ability to source and close top-tier engineering talent in a competitive market.

• Communication: exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to act as a brand ambassador.

• Location: based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco, or be remote in the US & Canada.

• Type: Full-time.

• Work model: Onsite in San Francisco or Remote (US & Canada).

• Compensation: $110,000–$180,000 annually plus 0.05%–0.25% equity.

• Benefits/perks: work setup budget, lunch stipends, frequent in-person off-sites and industry conferences.

• Growth/impact: opportunity to build and lead a recruiting team, develop global hiring strategies, and build employer branding from the ground up.

• Sector: security infrastructure and AI.