Founding Recruiter (tech freelance)

Location: Portugal; San Francisco; France / Paris Workplace: Remote FOUNDING TECH RECRUITER (FREELANCE) ABOUT PRAGMATIKE Pragmatike is on a mission to help early-stage startups, and scaelups — win the talent war and build exceptional tech teams.   ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a Founding Tech Recruiter to build out our team as we embark on our next phase of growth. Someone smart — connected to the tech world — that moves, operates fast and efficiently — a superstar, a pirate. You'll operate as a strategic partner in the heart of the startup ecosystem, pioneering how we find, attract, and engage the world’s best talent.   WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT - Shape the future of tech hiring: Engage directly with the startup and tech talent community, and become a visible advocate for Pragmatike. - Zero-to-one impact: Design the recruiting systems, processes, and standards from scratch, and partner with product and engineering to refine our hiring approach. - High leverage: Recruit across a variety of functions, from engineering to go-to-market, and see your impact on the business firsthand.   YOU’RE A FIT IF YOU… - Have 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in-house or at a search agency - Are at ease in startup environments and thrive amid ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high growth - Communicate clearly—both written and verbally—and make every candidate feel valued - Are well-connected, respected by peers, and have a personal brand in the recruiting community (e.g., active LinkedIn, trusted network) - Care deeply about quality, processes, and candidate experience - Are excited to work flexibly—this role is fully remote and freelance-friendly   NICE TO HAVE - Previous experience recruiting at early-stage startups or high-growth tech companies - Familiarity with AI, SaaS, or B2B talent markets - Enjoy writing or speaking about recruiting, talent, or startup culture   COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - Flexible freelance contract with autonomy - Direct impact on company growth and culture - Opportunity to be Pragmatike’s first recruiter and shape our future - Fully remote work environment and flexible hours - Direct partnership with founders   Ready to shape the future of tech hiring at Pragmatike? Apply now and join us at the beginning of our journey. 🍜 🏴‍☠️