Senior Technical Recruiter

LiveKit is building the infrastructure layer for the voice-driven era of computing. Our platform gives developers everything they need to build, test, deploy, scale, and observe agents in production. Founded in 2021, LiveKit powers voice AI applications for OpenAI, xAI, Salesforce, Coursera, Spotify, and thousands of others, collectively facilitating billions of calls each year.

You'll thrive at LiveKit if you:

• obsessed with making the best product for our customers.

• are known as the go-to person for tackling tough problems

• work hard and can build and ship fast

• focused on polish, detail and quality

• are a fast learner, frequently picking up new tips, tricks, and skills.

The best way to impress us is with thoughtful ways you’d implement LiveKit, and potentially tinkering with it 😊

About This Role:

LiveKit is seeking a Technical Talent Acquisition Partner to help us scale by attracting and hiring exceptional talent. This role goes beyond coordination—you’ll own the recruiting process end-to-end, partnering closely with hiring managers to define needs, source top candidates, and deliver a world-class candidate experience.

You’ll play a key role in shaping our team during a critical growth phase, building relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders while also helping refine our recruiting strategy and processes. If you’re excited about working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a big impact, we’d love to talk.

What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting across technical and non-technical roles, from intake meetings to closing offers.

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create compelling job descriptions, and align on hiring strategy.

• Source top talent proactively, leveraging multiple channels (LinkedIn, Clay, communities, referrals, and more).

• Manage candidate pipelines in the ATS and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the process.

• Run structured interviews and ensure consistency and fairness in the hiring process.

• Provide data-driven insights on pipeline health, sourcing strategies, and time-to-fill metrics.

• Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning and long-term talent strategy.

• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, helping showcase LiveKit’s culture and opportunities to the right audiences.

• Leverage Clay and other sourcing tools to build highly targeted prospect lists and automate outreach campaigns.

Who You Are:

• 3–6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-growth tech or startup environment.

• Proven ability to recruit for technical roles, such as engineers, SDK developers, and product managers; experience hiring GTM roles is a plus.

• Deep sourcing expertise across platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Clay, niche communities) with creative strategies for engaging passive candidates.

• Strong relationship-building skills—you’re a trusted partner to both hiring managers and candidates.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with an ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.

• Experience with ATS systems (e.g., Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever) and proficiency with tools like Clay for automation and candidate enrichment.

• Data-driven mindset—comfortable using metrics to influence recruiting decisions.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and enjoys building processes from the ground up.

• Passionate about creating an inclusive and equitable hiring process.

Our Commitments to You

We offer

• An opportunity to build something truly impactful to the world

• Contribute to open source alongside world-class engineers

• Competitive salary and equity package

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Flexible vacation policy