Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Remote (U.S. – Central Time Zone Friendly)
Duration: 4-Month Contract | Potential to Convert to Full-Time | $50 - $55/hr.
Target Start: January 2026

OpenTeams is seeking a Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team of industry-leading recruiting professionals. This role will serve as a 4-month contract covering a team member’s maternity leave, with strong potential for a full-time hire based on performance and organizational needs.

We’re a distributed team headquartered in Austin, TX, driven by innovation and collaboration. If you’re a motivated, detail-oriented recruiter who thrives in fast-paced technical environments, we’d love to meet you.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience — both agency and in-house preferred.
• 3+ years recruiting for technical roles (ideally within the open-source software or engineering ecosystem).
• Proven ability to partner directly with C-level leadership as a strategic advisor.
• Strong record of success in fast-paced, high-growth environments; calm under pressure and results-oriented.
• A player-coach mindset - collaborative, supportive, and eager to help others succeed.
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities with ease.
• Skilled in sourcing and building pipelines through creative, multi-channel outreach strategies.
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage senior-level technical and leadership requisitions, driving full-cycle recruiting from intake to offer.
• Partner with company leadership to strategically expand the senior and leadership talent base.
• Build and strengthen OpenTeams’ employer brand within the open-source community; nurture relationships with key contributors and partners.
• Collaborate closely with the recruiting team to share best practices, mentor junior recruiters, and ensure an engaging, high-performing culture.
• Support hiring manager enablement through interview training and process improvements focused on quality and efficiency.
• Create and analyze recruiting metrics and reports to identify opportunities for process improvements and scalability.
• Collaborate on talent development programs to identify and grow high-potential candidates internally.
  
  

Why Join OpenTeams

At OpenTeams, we’re passionate about connecting exceptional talent to transformative work in open-source and AI. You’ll join a mission-driven, collaborative team where your voice matters, and your impact is tangible.

How we evaluate your candidacy

Our interviews will not only give us insight into your skill set but give you insight into our company.

1. Preliminary Interview — 30 minutes
You’ll meet with our recruiter for an introductory conversation about your background, career goals, and what you’re looking for in your next role. We’ll also share more about the opportunity and answer any initial questions. The goal is to build a high-level understanding of your experience, interests, and alignment with OpenTeams.

2. Video Interview with Technical Recruiter — 45 minutes
Next, you’ll meet with our current Technical Recruiter for a deeper discussion about your experience. This conversation will include a mix of behavioral, situational, and skill-based questions related to the role. This step helps us assess your recruiting approach, technical fluency, and working style.

3. Final Interview with VP of Human Resources — 45–60 minutes
You’ll then meet with our VP of HR to discuss team dynamics, culture, and how you work best within a collaborative, fast-moving organization. This interview focuses on values alignment, communication style, and long-term potential.

4. Final Discussion & Offer — 15 minutes
We strive to provide decisions within 48 hours of each interview. If moving forward, we’ll schedule a brief call to walk through the offer, discuss growth opportunities, and review our benefits and compensation structure.