Founding Recruiter – Bangalore

About the role

We’re looking for our first Recruiter based in India, to help us scale our tech, go‑to‑market and business teams with the same thoughtfulness and precision that defines our US hiring. You’ll be responsible for identifying and hiring top talent across multiple functions including research, engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and customer success.

Key responsibilities

• Own full‑cycle recruiting for all Bangalore‑based roles, from sourcing to close.
• Help scale interview processes in the country, including interview plans, rubrics and assessment criteria.
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand each team’s goals and build tailored hiring strategies.
• Craft compelling outreach and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Cartesia’s culture and mission.
• Build diverse, high‑quality pipelines through sourcing, referrals, and creative channels.
• Manage the interview process end‑to‑end, ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and thoughtful candidate journey.
• Track hiring metrics and use data to refine processes and improve outcomes.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience in tech, GTM or business recruiting, ideally at a high‑growth startup.
• Proven track record of sourcing exceptional talent and strong candidate engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches at once, often with evolving needs.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, and a high bar for candidate experience.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and adapting quickly as we scale.
• Bonus: experience recruiting at an AI‑focused company.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary alongside an attractive equity package.
• Fully covered medical insurance, dental and vision for you and your family.
• 9 weeks paternity and 12 weeks maternity leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Monthly commuter allowance.
• Flexible PTO to recharge as needed.
• Lunch, dinner and plenty of snacks provided daily.