About the role
About Contrario
Contrario (YC W25) is building an AI-powered recruiting marketplace that connects elite startup recruiters with fast-growing companies through software and operational tooling. We’ve raised $2.5M from Y Combinator and Nexus Venture Partners, with angels from Hudson River Trading, Stanford, and OpenAI. Our customers include 150+ YC and venture-backed startups hiring across engineering and GTM roles.
The Role
We’re hiring Talent Operators to join our team!
As a Talent Operator, you are the engine of our marketplace. You will run full-cycle recruiting for our partners while actively stress-testing Contrario’s internal AI and tooling. You’ll be on the front lines, mastering the recruiting landscape before transitioning into broader operational or leadership roles.
Once you master the recruitment landscape, we’ll increase your scope based on where you spike best. This could be account management, working with our recruiter network, or scaling internal systems.
This is a role for someone who loves to win, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to see their direct impact on a company’s bottom line every single day.
Compensation
- Base is $80k–$110k, and total comp (OTE) is ~$140k-$170k+
(earnings are uncapped)
Earnings-based compensation is directly tied to revenue generated off of successful placements.
Growth Path
We view the Talent Operator role as a proving ground for future leaders at Contrario. As an early team member, your path is based on where you "spike" and what you're passionate about:
- Own the end-to-end relationship with our partner companies and recruiters.
