Technical Recruiter

About MotherDuck

Dont let the quirky name fool you : At MotherDuck were on a mission to make data warehousing fun frictionless and ducking awesome for developers and data practitioners building blazing fast internal and customer-facing analytics experiences. Were building a cloud-hosted version of DuckDB working hand-in-hand with the creators of the fastest-growing and fastest-improving query engine on the planet. Unlike other databases MotherDuck was architected to unify local development with cloud operations to bridge the gap between software and data engineering workflows. Our team is a mix of thoughtful passionate and empathetic data industry veterans.

What you will do

At MotherDuck were building the future of cloud-based data analytics with DuckDB at its heart and we know that great products start with great people. As we scale our engineering flock were looking for a Technical Recruiter who brings curiosity creativity and a healthy dose of resourcefulness to the art of hiring.

This isnt your typical recruiting role. Youll be joining a high-agency unorthodox team that values autonomy experimentation and thoughtful execution. Youll own and shape how we attract and engage exceptional engineers (and occasionally non-technical talent) while crafting candidate experiences that feel personal transparent and one of a kind.

Were looking for someone who blends deep sourcing expertise with strong candidate management instincts and an AI-first approach to process optimization. If you thrive in ambiguity move fast without losing the details and genuinely love building relationships with exceptional humans wed love to talk.

This role can be based in our Seattle (preferred) San Francisco or New York City locations.

Key Responsibilities :

Own and drive full-cycle technical recruiting for our Engineering and Product teams while flexing into other functions (GTM G&A) as hiring needs evolve.

Build creative data-informed sourcing strategies that uncover talent in unexpected places and engage candidates with thoughtful personalized outreach.

Partner closely with hiring managers to define success shape interview processes and make data-driven hiring decisions.

Curate high-touch candidate experiences that reflect our values of Agency Thoughtfulness Flexibility and Unorthodoxy .

Leverage AI tools and automation to improve sourcing outreach scheduling and insights freeing your time for the human side of recruiting.

Track metrics analyze pipeline data and surface insights to continuously improve our approach.

Contribute to our growing employer brand through events content and community-building.

What you bring

3 years of experience as a Technical Sourcer or Recruiter ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.

Proven ability to build and maintain technical pipeline : you can find engage and close engineering talent across multiple specialties.

Demonstrated success owning full-cycle searches from intake to offer across technical and non-technical functions.

Deep understanding of startup dynamics and the type of talent that thrives in high-autonomy fast-moving environments.

Strong communication skills and high EQ : you build trust quickly and maintain it through clarity and follow-through.

A creative unorthodox sourcing mindset : you know when to use LinkedIn and when to go off the beaten path.

Resourceful high-agency approach to problem solving. You find ways around roadblocks instead of waiting for instructions.

Curiosity about tools systems and AI : you experiment with ways to work smarter not just harder.

What people should be saying if youre doing ducking awesome

They somehow make even the toughest search feel like smooth sailing.

Theyre the hiring manager whisperer always two steps ahead with thoughtful insights.

Candidates rave about them. Even when we didnt extend an offer people said theyd recommend us to friends.

Theyre a connector. Half our best hires came through their network or referrals.

They move fast never drop a feather and somehow still find time to write great candidate updates.

What we provide

Feather-ruffling compensation. Competitive salary and stock options so you have a stake in our flocks success.

Top-notch healthcare coverage. 100% paid medical dental and vision for employees plus 80% coverage for dependents (because we care about your whole nest).

Flexible time away. Take the time you need to recharge explore or just have a lazy day by the pond.

401k plan because even ducks need to plan for the future.

Legendary company events. We bring the whole flock together twice a year for unforgettable summits in fun locations plus 1-2 team gatherings a year to keep our bonds strong.

Hybrid work environment. Spend three days a week in the office collaborating with the flock and work from wherever youre most productive the rest of the time. Whether thats your home office a coffee shop or a peaceful lakeside retreat.

Please Apply

Does this role sound appealing to you but youre missing some of the requirements or dont quite think youre qualified Please apply anyway. Research has shown that underrepresented groups in technology often shy away from roles which arent a 100% match. We aim to build a diverse team and will strongly consider applicants who bring many of the requirements plus have other experiences which round out their qualifications.

MotherDuck is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. MotherDuck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Key Skills

Sourcing,Talent Acquisition,Taleo,ATS,HR Sourcing,Interviewing,Lever,iCIMS,Human Resources,negotiation,Contracts,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 150 - 181