you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As a cutting-edge technology company, we combine advanced AI models with user-first principles to deliver tools that enhance discovery, creativity, and productivity. At you.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world—one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control.
We’re building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. At you.com, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow your career in an environment that values creativity, diversity, and curiosity. If you’re ready to make a difference and help us revolutionize the way people search and work, we’d love to have you join us!
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Technical Recruiter to join a fast-paced team and contribute to hiring top technical talent. The role requires expertise in full-cycle recruiting, particularly for technical positions, and familiarity with the Greenhouse ATS platform. The position is a 40-hour-per-week contract role, with working hours aligned to Pacific Standard Time (PST). The contract is eligible for extension or conversion to a full-time equivalent (FTE) position based on performance and organizational demand.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
- Utilize Greenhouse ATS to track candidates, manage pipelines, and ensure a seamless hiring process.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies.
- Source and engage passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, and networking.
- Provide an exceptional candidate experience by maintaining clear communication and professionalism throughout the hiring process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet hiring goals and deadlines.
- Analyze recruitment metrics and provide regular updates on progress to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in recruiting within software companies, with a strong focus on hiring for technical positions.
- Proficiency with Greenhouse ATS or similar applicant tracking systems.
- Proven ability to source and engage top technical talent in a competitive market.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building strong relationships with candidates and hiring teams.
- Availability to work PST hours and commit to a 40-hour workweek.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and hiring needs.
Contract Details
- This is a contract position with the potential to extend or convert to a full-time role based on performance and business demand.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by helping to build a talented team while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Our salary bands are structured based on a combination of geographic tiers and internal leveling. Compensation is determined by multiple factors assessed during the interview process, with the final offer reflecting these considerations.
Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge*
A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents*
12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US*
401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!*
$500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date*
$1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals*
The chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research
*Certain perks and benefits are limited to full-time employees only
You.com participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. (English/Spanish: E-Verify Participation/Right to Work) We are also an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Please let us know if you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process.
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What We Do
You.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform that helps users find information, create content, and accomplish tasks efficiently - all in one place. By combining advanced AI technology with a customizable search experience, You.com empowers people to search, write, code, and summarize content while maintaining control over their privacy and data. The company’s mission is to make the internet more useful, transparent, and user-centric, giving everyone the tools they need to be more productive and informed online.
Why Work With Us
You.com empowers users with a customizable, privacy-first AI search and productivity platform. Join a diverse, collaborative team building ethical, cutting-edge technology that puts people, not advertisers, first. Make a real impact on how the world interacts with information.
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