Technical Recruiter - Contract

Qualified Health

Qualified Health

People & HR, IT

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Posted on May 22, 2026

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Employment Type

Contract

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

People

Qualified Health - Technical Recruiter Contractor

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and driven Technical Recruiter to join our growing team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in sourcing, coordinating, and closing top-tier talent in technical domains, particularly within AI and machine learning. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a passion for building exceptional teams, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sourcing: Leverage creative and proactive sourcing strategies to build a robust pipeline of AI, ML, and other technical candidates.

  • Screening & Coordination: Manage candidate screenings, interview scheduling, and follow-ups, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with our senior recruiter and hiring managers to understand role requirements and define effective recruitment strategies.

  • Candidate Engagement: Develop meaningful relationships with candidates to ensure they feel valued throughout the recruitment process.

  • Tracking & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and provide regular updates on recruitment progress.

Desirable Skills

  • Offer Management: Demonstrated ability to support or lead closing efforts, including drafting and extending offers, negotiating terms, and guiding candidates through decision-making processes with finesse and professionalism.

  • AI/ML Recruitment: Experience recruiting in the AI and machine learning space, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and nuances of sourcing and engaging top technical talent in this domain.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience:

    • 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, including a focus on AI, ML, or technical roles.

    • Prior internal recruitment experience, including sourcing, coordinating, and ideally closing top candidates.

  • Skills:

    • Proven ability to source passive candidates through various channels (LinkedIn, networks, events, etc.).

    • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple roles and candidates simultaneously.

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with both candidates and internal stakeholders.

  • Tools: Familiarity with Greenhouse ATS platform and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter

  • What We Offer:
    - Competitive startup compensation
    - Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
    - An opportunity to be at the forefront of AI in healthcare, making substantial impacts on patient care and outcomes.
    - A vibrant and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

    -Perks include chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a daily rotating menu, along with daily snacks, coffee, and beverages available in-office.

Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this role is $48.08 and $72.12 an hour, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

  • Join our mission to revolutionize healthcare with AI. To apply, please send your resume through the application below.