Principal Technical Recruiter

Akido builds AI-powered doctors. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.

Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from servingunhoused communitiesin Los Angeles toride-share driversin New York.

Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scalingScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B. More info at Akidolabs.com.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Principal Technical Recruiter who can consistently attract Tier 1 engineering talent across Software, Infrastructure, AI/ML, and highly specialized technical roles. This role is heavily focused on sourcing and outbound generation. We need someone who is creative, unafraid to experiment, and skilled at building high quality talent pipelines in fast moving environments. The ideal candidate brings a blend of startup experience and Tier 1 company experience, either in house or through RPO support.

What You Will Do

• Own end to end recruiting for senior, staff, and principal engineering roles with a strong emphasis on outbound sourcing
• Build, test, and optimize creative sourcing strategies using research, competitor mapping, technical communities, direct outreach, and non traditional channels
• Partner closely with Engineering Leadership to define success profiles, hiring plans, and long term technical needs
• Conduct intake calls, candidate screens, and guide candidates through the full process until offer ready
• Develop and maintain talent maps for Tier 1 engineering organizations and competitive companies
• Use data to measure funnel health, track sourcing performance, and forecast hiring outcomes
• Maintain consistent candidate communication and create an equitable, transparent experience
• Serve as a talent advisor to leadership by providing insights on market trends, compensation, and sourcing strategy
• Act as a brand ambassador and represent the company at meetups, events, and technical communities
• Mentor junior recruiters or sourcers as the team grows

Who You Are

• You have 5 or more years of technical recruiting experience with a strong focus on sourcing
• You have successfully hired senior and principal level engineers at Tier 1 companies or high growth startups
• You bring a mix of startup experience and Tier 1 experience, either in house or RPO supporting engineering teams
• You are highly creative and resourceful in how you find candidates and do not rely solely on LinkedIn
• You have experience building outbound strategies from scratch and iterating quickly
• You can manage multiple stakeholders and build trust with engineering leaders
• You are data driven and comfortable using ATS systems, sourcing tools, AI tools, and CRM pipelines
• You communicate clearly, stay organized, and thrive in fast paced environments
• You are persistent, resourceful, and comfortable tackling complex and ambiguous searches

Benefits

• Stock-options package
• Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Long-term disability
• Unlimited PTO
• Life insurance
• Paid Leave Program