Recruiter at Mercury

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

3–8+ years full-cycle recruiting in high-growth startups or top-tier tech; hired for both technical and non-technical roles
Proven record building pipelines that convert—especially from cold outreach and nontraditional sources
Comfortable spinning up structured interviews, work-sample tests, and rubric-based debriefs
Analytical recruiter: instruments funnel and acts on the data
Clear, persuasive communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and close top talent
What Will Set You Apart
Experience recruiting for AI/ML, data labeling/ops, infra, or enterprise GTM at seed→growth stages
Used automation/LLMs in recruiting workflow and can teach others
Network among operators, founders, and researchers at leading AI labs or startups

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for priority roles (sourcing → close) across GTM, Ops, Product, and Engineering
Build top-of-funnel using creative outbound, talent intelligence, and our own product (structured screens, automated work samples, and calibrated rubrics)
Design assessments that predict on-the-job performance; instrument signal quality and reduce noise
Coach hiring managers on structured interviewing, leveling, and decision hygiene
Champion speed and quality: SLAs for response times, same-day debriefs, and offer velocity
Operationalize the funnel: dashboards for pass-through rates, time-in-stage, source yield; weekly hiring reviews
Build brand: campaigns, referrals, and events that attract top operators and engineers
Close: comp modeling, equity education, competing-offer strategy, and candidate experience end-to-end

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Full-Cycle RecruitingOutbound SourcingTalent IntelligenceStructured InterviewsWork Sample TestsRubric-Based DebriefsAssessmentsDashboardsAnalyticsComp ModelingEquity EducationCold Outreach

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this recruiter position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What experience is required for the recruiter role?

Candidates need 3–8+ years of full-cycle recruiting in high-growth startups or top-tier tech, having hired for both technical and non-technical roles, with a proven record building pipelines from cold outreach and nontraditional sources.

What salary or compensation does the recruiter position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Mercor?

Mercor has a small, high-growth team that remains profitable amid rapid revenue expansion, emphasizing speed, structured processes, data-driven decisions, and hiring great people quickly.

What makes a strong candidate stand out for this recruiter position?

Experience recruiting for AI/ML, data labeling/ops, infra, or enterprise GTM at seed→growth stages, using automation/LLMs in recruiting workflows, and having a network among operators, founders, and researchers at leading AI labs or startups will set you apart.

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$146.8MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees