Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As our Technical Recruiter, you will focus exclusively on sourcing and closing top product-building talent in engineering, data science, and product design, leveraging your strong network and deep understanding of the NYC startup ecosystem. What you’ll do Source, screen, and close top-tier candidates for product-building technical roles including software engineering, data science, and UX design Manage the full-cycle recruitment process to ensure a seamless candidate experience Leverage your network to identify and attract talent that drives our innovative, high-growth culture Collaborate with leadership to understand hiring needs and refine recruitment strategies
Who you are A highly networked recruiter experienced in hiring technical talent for product development Familiar with the NYC startup ecosystem and adept at sourcing top candidates in engineering, data science, and UX design Skilled in full-cycle recruitment and closing talent with a keen eye for cultural fit Passionate about building high-performance teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment Location This is an on-site role based in our NYC or SF office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. For this role, the expected base salary range is $130,000 to $200,000 (NYC and SF). Profound’s total
compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of
benefits and
perks. Final
compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience,
qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full
compensation package and
benefits as you move through hiring. #LI-PRO
Profound is the GenAI marketing intelligence platform that helps enterprise brands win in the age of AI-driven discovery.
We help enterprise brands understand and optimize how they show up across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI platforms where hundreds of millions of consumers now discover products.
Our platform provides real-time visibility analytics, competitive intelligence, and actionable insights across the entire GenAI ecosystem - enabling marketing teams to turn AI-driven discovery into their competitive advantage.
Salary
$130,000 - $200,000
Location
New York, San Francisco
Total raised
$155.0M
Last stage
Series A
Investors
James Cadwallader
Co-founder, CEO
Dylan Babbs
Co-founder
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.