Recruiter

Gen-AI startup, Cambridge Office

Build the team that's building the future of autonomous software development

Blitzy is a Cambridge, MA based Generative AI startup on a mission to automate custom software creation to unlock the next industrial revolution. We're transforming how enterprises build software—turning human ideas into production-ready applications with AI that can autonomously generate up to 80% of enterprise-grade code.

Our multi-agent "System 2 AI" ingests 100M+ lines of code to maintain infinite code context, enabling us to autonomously build complete applications while engineering teams focus on the critical final 20%. We're backed by tier 1 investors and led by founders with deep expertise in AI and enterprise software.

Compensation: $125,000 base salary

Location: 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA (In-person role)

We're hiring a Recruiter to build Blitzy's world-class team across engineering, go-to-market, and operations during our most critical growth phase. You'll partner directly with our CEO and hiring managers to source, engage, and close top-tier talent in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.

This is a hands-on, in-house recruiting role focused on full-cycle execution—from sourcing to offer acceptance. You'll own the candidate experience end-to-end while building the systems and processes that enable us to scale our team efficiently. Your work will directly shape the company's trajectory as we revolutionize software development.

• You consistently deliver high-quality candidates who exceed hiring manager expectations and raise the bar for talent at Blitzy
• You build robust pipelines across technical, sales, and operations roles, ensuring we're never blocked on talent
• You create an exceptional candidate experience that reinforces Blitzy's brand and values at every touchpoint
• You move quickly without sacrificing quality, closing critical roles in weeks rather than months
• You establish strong partnerships with hiring managers, becoming their trusted advisor on talent strategy
• You identify and implement recruiting best practices that scale with our growth
• You maintain organized, up-to-date pipelines and provide actionable insights through recruiting metrics
• You become the voice of Blitzy's culture and mission, inspiring candidates to join our team
• You proactively identify talent gaps and market trends, advising leadership on hiring strategy

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Source, screen, and manage candidates across engineering, sales, and operations roles
• Conduct initial phone screens that assess technical capabilities, culture fit, and motivation
• Coordinate complex interview schedules with multiple stakeholders while maintaining positive candidate experience
• Manage the offer process from comp discussions through acceptance, including reference checks and closing conversations

Pipeline Management

• Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines in Rippling and/or ATS
• Create targeted outbound sourcing campaigns via LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms
• Track and report on key recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, pipeline health, source effectiveness)
• Maintain organized documentation and ensure smooth handoffs between recruiting stages

Strategic Partnership

• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and evaluation criteria
• Design effective interview loops that assess both technical capabilities and culture fit
• Provide market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and competitive landscape
• Advise on employer branding and recruiting strategies to attract top talent

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a high-touch, personalized experience that reflects Blitzy's values and culture
• Maintain clear, timely communication throughout the candidate journey
• Gather and act on candidate feedback to continuously improve our recruiting process
• Serve as the primary ambassador of Blitzy's mission and culture to prospective hires

• 3-7 years of recruiting experience, ideally in startup or high-growth tech environments
• Proven track record hiring for both engineering roles (backend, frontend, AI/ML) and go-to-market positions (sales, customer success, marketing)
• Strong sourcing skills with demonstrated success using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Excellent communication abilities—you can excite engineers about technical challenges and sales candidates about market opportunities
• Exceptional organization and follow-through—you never drop balls and maintain detailed, actionable pipelines
• Comfort in fast-paced environments—you thrive on urgency and can balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with ATS systems (Rippling experience preferred)
• Data-driven approach to recruiting with ability to track, analyze, and act on metrics

• Prior in-house recruiting experience at a Series A-C startup that scaled rapidly
• Experience recruiting for AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise SaaS companies
• Background in both technical and GTM recruiting, with deep networks in both domains
• Track record of building recruiting processes and systems from scratch
• Experience with employer branding initiatives or recruiting marketing
• Success closing candidates who had competing offers from top tech companies
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI talent market and unique challenges in recruiting for this space
• Previous experience recruiting in the Boston/Cambridge tech ecosystem

• Competitive salary of $125,000
• Founding team equity with significant upside potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO with minimum time off requirements
• Professional development budget for recruiting conferences, certifications, and training
• Top-tier equipment and workspace setup
• Direct access to leadership—work closely with CEO and founders on critical hiring decisions
• Career growth opportunity—clear path to lead our talent function as we scale
• Impact—your work directly shapes the team building the future of software development

Who we are: Our Co-Founder and CTO is a Serial Gen AI Inventor who grew up in Pune, India, is a BITS Pilani graduate, and worked at NVIDIA's Pune office for 6 years (promoted 5 times in 6 years). After transferring to NVIDIA HQ in Santa Clara and making significant contributions, he completed dual Masters in Engineering and MBA from Harvard Business School. Our CEO is a successful Serial Entrepreneur who has built multiple companies.

How we work:

We move Blitzy Fast: Time is both our company's and our clients' most precious asset. We move quickly and decisively to innovate internally and deliver exceptional software externally to our clients. Hesitation is the enemy of momentum.

Championship Mindset: We operate like a professional sports team. We win as a team by holding ourselves and each other to high standards, collaborating in-person, and remaining focused on the mission. We are 'everyday athletes' who value proper sleep and movement so we can bring our best selves to work every day.

Passion for Invention: We are inventors at heart. We value starting with best practices, but we're pushing the frontier of what's possible. In doing so, we innovate, invent, and iterate as a core part of our ethos.

Work for the Customer: We focus on delivering outsized value to the customers we work with and expanding those relationships into deep, meaningful partnerships. The customer comes first.

This is an in-house role at a fast-growing startup. It requires:

• In-person presence in Cambridge—building relationships and culture happens face-to-face
• Urgency and speed—we need to close critical roles quickly without sacrificing quality
• Adaptability—recruiting priorities will shift as we grow and enter new markets
• Ownership mentality—you'll own outcomes, not just activities
• Resilience—recruiting involves rejection; you bounce back quickly and learn from every interaction
• Commitment to excellence—every candidate interaction reflects on Blitzy, and you uphold our standards consistently

If the idea of building a world-class team at a company revolutionizing software development excites you, we want to meet you.

1. 30-minute intro call - Quick mutual introduction
2. 45-minute discussion - Deep dive into your background and enterprise experience
3. Team interviews - On-site interviews with CEO, and team members
4. Reference checks & offer - We move fast for the right candidates

Submit your application with:

• Resume highlighting your recruiting achievements and metrics
• Brief note on why you're excited about recruiting for an AI company revolutionizing software development
• Examples of particularly challenging roles you've successfully closed
• Your approach to sourcing passive candidates in competitive markets

Blitzy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe different perspectives make us stronger.

Ready to build the team that builds the future? Apply now.