At Traba, we're not just another tech company-we're revolutionizing an industry that's been broken for decades. Staffing in the light industrial sector is outdated, inefficient, and filled with friction. We're fixing that by building a technology-driven marketplace that seamlessly connects businesses with reliable talent while giving workers more flexibility and better opportunities.
As a Technical recruiter, you'll be at the forefront of scaling our Engineering, Product, and Design teams, using cutting-edge sourcing strategies to find and engage top-tier talent to join us scale from Series-A to Series-B
This role is perfect for someone hungry to grow, eager to be surrounded by a high-energy team, and ready to take full ownership of building talent pipelines that drive Traba's success. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup, work closely with leadership, and have direct impact on our hiring strategy-all while being in-office with a team that's just as passionate and driven as you are.
Key ResponsibilitiesCandidate Sourcing & Engagement- Proactively source top-tier Software Engineers (SWE) through a variety of platforms beyond LinkedIn, including:
- GitHub & GitLab (code repositories to evaluate engineers' contributions)
- Stack Overflow (community Q&A to find highly skilled engineers by expertise)
- HackerRank & CodeSignal (coding platforms to identify active technical talent)
- Google X-Ray searches (advanced Boolean techniques for deep web searches)
- AngelList & Wellfound (startup-focused talent networks)
- Tech Slack Communities & Discord Servers (networking within specialized engineering groups)
- Reddit (r/cscareerquestions, r/programming, r/webdev, etc.)
- AI Sourcing tools (HireEZ, AmazingHiring, SeekOut, Eightfold.ai)
- Job Boards (Hacker News' "Who is Hiring?", BuiltIn, Otta)
- Craft compelling outreach messages that resonate with technical candidates by personalizing content based on their work, projects, and interests.
- Leverage referrals and networking strategies to tap into hidden talent pools.
- Maintain and nurture relationships with passive candidates for future hiring needs.
Pipeline Development & Data-Driven Hiring- Build structured talent pipelines for software engineering roles across various levels.
- Utilize ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, etc.) to track candidates and optimize pipeline efficiency.
- Analyze sourcing data and conversion rates to refine outreach strategies.
Stakeholder Collaboration- Work closely with technical recruiters, hiring managers, and engineering leadership to understand hiring needs.
- Provide market insights on hiring trends, talent availability, and competitive benchmarking.
- Partner with the employer branding team to showcase Traba's tech culture in relevant communities.
Qualifications- 2+ years of experience sourcing technical talent, ideally within a startup or high-growth environment.
- Experience using advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean search, X-ray, AI-powered sourcing, etc.).
- Familiarity with software engineering concepts, stacks, and frameworks (e.g., Python, Golang, React, Kubernetes).
- Ability to engage with passive candidates and convert them into active applicants.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.
Benefits- Start-up equity
- Competitive Salary
- 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
- Dinner provided via Doordash & stocked kitchen for NY employees
- Commuter benefit
- Team building events
- Gympass Benefit
- Flexible PTO
- ✚✚ Additional: One Medical Membership, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, HealthAdvocate, Teledoc Health
Compensation- 80,000 - 100,000 Base + Equity
Our Values- Dream BIG: We set ambitious goals and strive to make a global impact, never sacrificing long-term value for short-term gains.
- Olympian's Work Ethic: Changing the world requires dedication. We work smarter, harder, and longer when necessary, putting everything into our mission.
- Growth Mindset: We tackle challenges head-on, learn from failures, and persist with resilience.
- Customer Obsession: We go the extra mile for our clients and workers, ensuring we deliver high-quality products and services that truly meet their needs.
Join Traba to make a meaningful impact on the future of staffing and the lives of countless workers and businesses.
