Profound is the marketing platform for the AI era. As people increasingly turn to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini to decide what to buy, we give brands the intelligence to see how AI represents them and the Agents to act on it. Today, ~13% of the Fortune 500, plus companies like Ramp, Figma, Chime, Calendly, and DocuSign, use Profound to turn AI Search from a black box into a measurable growth channel.

Backed by Lightspeed, Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, and Khosla Ventures at a $1B valuation, we're a lean, fast-moving team across NYC, SF, Buenos Aires, and London, shipping at a relentless pace and defining a new category at the biggest shift in marketing in 25 years. If you want to do the best work of your career at the frontier of AI, come build it with us.

As our Technical Recruiter, you will focus exclusively on sourcing and closing top product-building talent in engineering, data science, and product design, leveraging your strong network and deep understanding of the NYC startup ecosystem.

What you’ll do

• Source, screen, and close top-tier candidates for product-building technical roles including software engineering, data science, and UX design

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process to ensure a seamless candidate experience

• Leverage your network to identify and attract talent that drives our innovative, high-growth culture

• Collaborate with leadership to understand hiring needs and refine recruitment strategies

Who you are

• A highly networked recruiter experienced in hiring technical talent for product development

• Familiar with the NYC startup ecosystem and adept at sourcing top candidates in engineering, data science, and UX design

• Skilled in full-cycle recruitment and closing talent with a keen eye for cultural fit

• Passionate about building high-performance teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Location

This is an on-site role based in our NYC or SF office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.

For this role, the expected base salary range is $160,000 to $215,000 (NYC and SF). Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.

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