Founding Recruiter (tech freelance)
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Pragmatike. Remote, Portugal · contract · $40,000–$60,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build recruiting systems, workflows and standards from the ground up
- Work with product and engineering to improve how hiring is done
- Recruit across technical and go-to-market roles
- Connect with startup and tech talent communities and represent the recruiting team
What you bring
- At least five years recruiting technical candidates, either in-house or through a search agency
- Strong written and spoken communication, with care for candidate experience
- A respected profile in recruiting circles and an established professional network
Who this fits
This freelance, fully remote role suits someone comfortable with startup ambiguity and fast-moving work. You’ll work flexibly and partner directly with founders.
From the employer
Founding Tech Recruiter (Freelance)
About Pragmatike
Pragmatike is on a mission to help early-stage startups, and scaelups — win the talent war and build exceptional tech teams.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Founding Tech Recruiter to build out our team as we embark on our next phase of growth. Someone smart — connected to the tech world — that moves, operates fast and efficiently — a superstar, a pirate. You'll operate as a strategic partner in the heart of the startup ecosystem, pioneering how we find, attract, and engage the world’s best talent.
Why This Role Is Different
Shape the future of tech hiring: Engage directly with the startup and tech talent community, and become a visible advocate for Pragmatike.
Zero-to-one impact: Design the recruiting systems, processes, and standards from scratch, and partner with product and engineering to refine our hiring approach.
High leverage: Recruit across a variety of functions, from engineering to go-to-market, and see your impact on the business firsthand.
You’re a Fit If You…
Have 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in-house or at a search agency
Are at ease in startup environments and thrive amid ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high growth
Communicate clearly—both written and verbally—and make every candidate feel valued
Are well-connected, respected by peers, and have a personal brand in the recruiting community (e.g., active LinkedIn, trusted network)
Care deeply about quality, processes, and candidate experience
Are excited to work flexibly—this role is fully remote and freelance-friendly
Nice to Have
Previous experience recruiting at early-stage startups or high-growth tech companies
Familiarity with AI, SaaS, or B2B talent markets
Enjoy writing or speaking about recruiting, talent, or startup culture
Compensation & Benefits
Flexible freelance contract with autonomy
Direct impact on company growth and culture
Opportunity to be Pragmatike’s first recruiter and shape our future
Fully remote work environment and flexible hours
Direct partnership with founders
Ready to shape the future of tech hiring at Pragmatike? Apply now and join us at the beginning of our journey. 🍜 🏴☠️