Recruiter

About UsWe’re building the AI infrastructure powering the future of financial operations - starting with automating the most painful and complex workflows in loan servicing.Backed by a16z and Y Combinator, with $65M raised in Series A funding.8-figure ARR < 2 years already serving > 20% of the auto lending industry, and processing millions of real customer calls and transactions daily.Fully deployed with major financial institutions - not just PoCs.We are expanding into new financial services segments!In-person office culture in San Francisco, CA.We're fully integrated with our customers, own the full stack, and are moving fast to bring modern AI into regulated industries where precision, reliability, and performance matter most.Why We're HiringWe're scaling from 50 to 100+ employees over the next year, with aggressive hiring plans across Engineering, Product, and GTM. We need a recruiter who excels at sourcing, pipeline building, and candidate management to support our rapid growth.The RoleYou'll own sourcing and top-of-funnel recruiting, building robust pipelines and managing candidates through the interview process. You'll report to our CEO and focus on finding great talent, engaging passive candidates, and ensuring exceptional candidate experience.What You'll DoSource passive candidates through LinkedIn, JuiceBox, YC, and creative outreachBuild and maintain healthy pipelines for current and future hiring needsConduct initial screens to assess background, motivation, and role fitManage candidate communication throughout the process - scheduling, updates, feedbackPartner with hiring managers to understand requirements and ideal profilesTrack sourcing metrics - response rates, pipeline health, candidate qualityCoordinate interview logistics and keep ATS organizedWhat We're Looking For3+ years recruiting experience at startups or high-growth tech companiesStrong sourcing skills - proven ability to find and engage passive candidatesExperience managing large pipelines with multiple active searchesExcellent communication and relationship-buildingHighly organized - manage scheduling and follow-ups without dropping ballsSelf-starter who takes initiative and problem-solves independentlyWhat Makes This Role InterestingSecond recruiting hire - help build our recruiting function from scratchDirect impact on company growth through pipeline buildingWork closely with founders and leadershipGrow into more responsibility as we scaleAt Salient, we’re building at the edge of AI - fast, focused, and with real ownership. Sprints and major launches move quickly, and we look for people who are energized by that pace and ready to collaborate in person 4 days a week in our San Francisco office.We also offer a benefits package designed to support our full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous 401(k), and catered lunches.