Technical Recruiter
Athena Intelligence
People & HR, IT
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Oct 2, 2025
Technical Recruiter at Athena Intelligence
About Athena Intelligence
Athena Intelligence is engineering the future of work. We're at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into enterprise operations, reshaping how humans and machines collaborate.
Our flagship products include Olympus, an AI-native operations and analysis platform, and Athena, an enterprise ready digital coworker who automates complex, data-intensive workflows, allowing teams to focus on high-value strategic work. Operating on Olympus, Athena serves as both an autonomous agent and collaborative assistant, streamlining critical processes from financial due diligence to market research.
Our mission is to lead the transformation towards smarter, more collaborative work environments for some of the world's most important institutions.
Job Overview
We’re seeking a Technical Talent Recruiter who will serve as the strategic talent partner to leadership and own full-cycle recruiting for our technical and non-technical teams. This is a builder role focused on attracting, assessing, and closing exceptional engineering, AI and non-technical talent. You will design structured interview loops and scorecards, stand up efficient tooling and automation, elevate candidate experience, and help lay the foundations of People Ops in a fast-moving, in-office environment.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Talent Strategy & Full-Cycle Recruiting
Own end-to-end recruiting for software, ML/AI, data, infra/platform, and product engineering roles
Define role scope, leveling, competencies, interview plans, and scorecards with hiring managers
Run structured screens, organize debriefs, and drive decision quality
Sourcing & Pipeline Development
Generate top-of-funnel via targeted outbound, referrals, communities, meetups, OSS contributors, university programs, and events
Build market maps for niche skill sets and maintain warm pipelines for current and future needs
Candidate Experience & Employer Brand
Deliver a high-touch, transparent process: timely communication, well-run interviews, and clear expectations
Enable interviewers with rubrics and training; craft candidate-facing materials and role briefs that reflect our culture and bar
Stakeholder Partnership & Hiring Excellence
Advise leaders on talent markets, compensation trends, and role trade-offs; align on success profiles
Coach interviewers on structured evaluation and bias reduction; calibrate for a consistently high talent bar
Data, Process & Tooling
Maintain ATS hygiene and dashboards; track time-to-fill, stage conversion, source mix, offer-accept, and pipeline diversity
Improve workflows and SLAs; pilot automation and AI-assisted sourcing/screening tools where appropriate
Offers, Onboarding & Compliance
Craft competitive offers with Finance/People; lead closing strategies; manage references, background checks, and work authorization
Coordinate onboarding handoffs and support first-week experience
Uphold recruiting compliance and documentation standards
Qualifications
Recruiting Expertise
4–8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting with a strong record hiring engineers and ML/AI talent in competitive markets
Consistent success in proactive sourcing and closing
Technical Aptitude
Ability to assess core engineering and ML skill sets; comfortable discussing systems, stacks, and research-adjacent roles
Data & Operations
Fluent with ATS workflows and analytics; identifies funnel drop-offs and bias; iterates for throughput and quality
Communication & Influence
Excellent written and verbal communication; trusted partner to senior stakeholders; navigates ambiguity with urgency and judgment
DEI & Culture
Experience implementing structured interviewing, inclusive hiring practices, and targeted outreach to broaden
What We Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Equity in a fast-growing AI company
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO policy
Meals provided during working hours
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Location
This position is based in our New York City office. Athena Intelligence is a fully in-person and in-office team, working 5 days a week in the office. We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and maintaining a strong team culture through daily in-person interactions.
Why Join Athena Intelligence
By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of the AI revolution in enterprise operations. You'll have the opportunity to build the foundational systems that power advanced AI-native applications, solve complex real-world problems, and make a significant impact on how some of the world's most important institutions operate. Our team's background from leading tech companies ensures you'll be working alongside and learning from some of the best in the field.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a brief explanation on why you're interested in joining Athena Intelligence to team@athenaintel.com. Please include "Technical Recruiter Application" in the subject line.
We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the team that's shaping the future of work!