Senior Recruiter, RnD Sourcing (6 Month Contract) at Hinge Health

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team on a 6-month contract basis, specializing in sourcing for our Research & Development organization. In this critical role, you will own end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for complex technical roles across Engineering, Design, Data Science, and Hardware teams. What makes this role unique is your access to cutting-edge AI-powered sourcing tools including our platforms like Ashby and Juicebox.ai [Upgrade to PRO to see link] which will enable you to identify, engage, and build pipelines of exceptional technical talent at unprecedented speed and scale. You'll also have the opportunity to build and deploy AI agents that can automate sourcing workflows, personalize outreach at scale, and transform how we identify and engage top technical talent. You'll work closely with our RnD leadership and hiring managers to understand technical requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies that leverage both AI automation and human insight. This is a new role for Hinge Health and represents an exciting experiment in how we leverage AI to accelerate our technical hiring. Based on the success of this contract engagement, there is strong potential for conversion to a full-time employee opportunity. This is an ideal opportunity for a sourcing expert who is excited about using AI tools to transform recruiting efficiency while maintaining the human touch that drives candidate engagement and quality hires. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH - Own sourcing strategy and execution for open RnD requisitions across engineering, hardware, and design, building robust pipelines that consistently exceed hiring targets - Leverage AI-powered sourcing platforms (Ashby, Juicebox.ai [Upgrade to PRO to see link] LinkedIn Recruiter) to accelerate candidate identification, profile analysis, and outreach personalization, achieving 2-3x higher response rates than traditional sourcing methods - Build and deploy AI agents using Ashby's platform to automate repetitive sourcing tasks, create intelligent candidate matching workflows, and scale personalized outreach campaigns that would be impossible to execute manually - Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill technical positions including senior engineers, staff engineers, engineering managers, hardware engineers, and technical product designers - Partner closely with RnD hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and cultural fit criteria, translating these into effective sourcing strategies and candidate profiles - Drive innovative sourcing campaigns using AI-generated outreach sequences, Boolean search optimization, and data-driven market insights to engage passive candidates in competitive talent markets - Track and optimize sourcing metrics including pipeline coverage, response rates, conversion rates, and time-to-fill, using data to continuously refine your approach and demonstrate ROI BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of technical recruiting experience with demonstrated expertise in sourcing for engineering, hardware, design, or technical roles - Proven track record of sourcing passive candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical communities - Experience using AI-powered recruiting tools such as Ashby, SeekOut, or similar platforms for candidate identification and engagement - Strong understanding of technical roles and skill sets across software engineering, hardware, and design disciplines PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Hands-on experience with Ashby, Juicebox.ai [Upgrade to PRO to see link] or similar AI sourcing platforms, with demonstrated ability to optimize AI-generated candidate searches and outreach campaigns - Experience building or working with AI agents for recruiting automation, or strong interest in learning to leverage AI to transform sourcing workflows - Experience recruiting for high-growth technology companies or healthcare/digital health organizations - Deep expertise in Boolean search techniques and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter functionality - Track record of filling senior and staff-level technical positions (P3-P4 engineers, staff designers) - Experience with modern recruiting tech stack including ATS systems (Ashby, Gem, Greenhouse), CRM tools, and sourcing automation platforms - Strong analytical skills with ability to track metrics, identify trends, and optimize sourcing strategies based on data Contract Details: - This is a 6-month contractor role - Hourly rate: $60-$75 per hour (depending on experience) - Full-time commitment (40 hours/week) - Remote work eligible - Conversion potential: This is a new experimental role at Hinge Health. Based on impact and business need, there is strong potential for conversion to a full-time employee opportunity ABOUT HINGE HEALTH Hinge Health leverages software, including AI, to largely automate care for joint and muscle health, delivering an outstanding member experience, improved member outcomes, and cost reductions for its clients. The company has designed its platform to address a broad spectrum of MSK care—from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation—and the platform can help to ease members' pain, improve their function, and reduce their need for surgeries, all while driving health equity by allowing members to engage in their exercise therapy sessions from anywhere. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Learn more at [Upgrade to PRO to see link] CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter. By submitting your application you are acknowledging we are using your personal data as outlined in the personnel and candidate privacy policy. Beware of Phishing Attempts: We've noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. We'll never ask for financial details during the hiring process and only use "@hingehealth.com [Upgrade to PRO to see link]" emails. 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