Technical Recruiter - Remote

Overview

At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower product teams to do their best work, we are building an issue tracking and project management system that combines UI elegance with world-class performance. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the tool of choice for 15,000+ companies to plan and build their products. We’re profitable, product-led, and operating with intention as we scale.

Linear was set up as a fully remote company from the start. Today, our small but mighty team is distributed across North America and Europe. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and our passion for software craftsmanship. We are all makers at heart and care deeply about the quality of our work.

We’re now looking for an experienced and discerning technical recruiter to help us grow our engineering team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who views recruiting as a craft. You’ll work closely with engineering leadership to shape our next wave of technical hires, bringing rigor to every step of the process—from outbound sourcing to final close.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, has a sharp eye for technical and product talent, and is deeply connected to the Bay Area engineering market. You’ll be joining a company that puts quality above everything, and a team that moves fast while caring deeply about the smallest details. All recruiters on our team are generalists, and shift to support other teams and roles as needed.

Please note: We are an equal opportunity employer and remote-only company. At this time, we can only support hiring within the US for this role.

In Short

• Partner directly with Engineering leadership to own searches for all engineering role types (product, infrastructure, AI, & more)
• Drive top-of-funnel efforts through high-signal sourcing, targeting engineers known for product, design and technical excellence
• Conduct thoughtful, in-depth assessments of technical fluency, ownership mindset, and product sensibility
• Build trust with candidates as a knowledgeable, candid representative of Linear’s culture and values
• Maintain pace through structured, transparent communication and a fast, feedback-rich process
• Continuously refine your approach based on candidate quality, funnel signals, and market conditions
• Ensure data integrity and visibility in our ATS (Ashby) and keep hiring partners closely looped in

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong track record of hiring exceptional engineers at startups or growth-stage companies
• Demonstrated success as a strong sourcer—proactive, strategic, and creative in how you identify and engage top talent
• Deep familiarity with the Bay Area tech market and a strong engineering network
• Clear, persuasive communicator who can deliver honest feedback and build candidate trust
• Operator with sense of urgency, autonomy, and a strong sense of ownership
• Enthusiasm to contribute to a small, fast-moving team that values quality and intentionality over volume
• Experience hiring for developer tools, infrastructure, or design-oriented engineering teams
• Familiarity with Linear’s product or with companies that share our focus on software craftsmanship
• Adaptable generalist who can quickly learn and support hiring across other functions (e.g., go-to-market) as company needs evolve

Benefits

• Interesting and challenging work
• Work-life balance
• Competitive salary and equity
• Employee-friendly equity terms (early exercise, extended exercise)
• Paid lunch and coffee during workdays
• Work remotely, no commuting to the office
• Paid co-working space/desk at an office
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (US)
• Regular team events and offsites
• 5 weeks of paid vacation
• 4 months of paid parental leave