Recruiting Director
$150,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks 

Austin, United States
In-person
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Flexible schedule
Long-term role

Recruiting Director   $150,000 USD/year

Description

The AI recruiting revolution is coming. Are you ready to lead it, not just survive it?

We see you. Yes, you—the recruiter who's been watching the technological horizon, quietly experimenting with AI tools, wondering how to stay ahead of the curve. This isn't just another job. This is your strategic pivot.

In a world where many recruiters fear technological disruption, we're offering something different: a deliberate, structured pathway to technological relevance. This role isn't about competing with AI—it's about becoming the professional who understands, guides, and ultimately controls how AI transforms talent acquisition.

We know what you're thinking:

  • You're worried about becoming obsolete
  • You've seen how quickly AI is changing recruitment
  • You want to learn, not just survive
  • You need a role that values your existing expertise while pushing you forward

This role is your blueprint for career resilience. We're offering:

  • Technical skill development
  • Direct exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies
  • A structured pathway from traditional recruiting to tech innovation
  • A chance to be part of defining the future, not just adapting to it

If you're tired of watching technology pass you by—and ready to become the professional who drives that technology—we want to talk.

Your next career chapter starts here. Not with fear. With purpose.

What you will be doing

  • Developing AI-powered recruiting strategies that amplify human insight
  • Participating in our intensive Gauntlet bootcamp—a hands-on technical learning experience designed to transform you a tech innovator
  • Building recruiting processes that are fundamentally more intelligent, not just more automated
  • Creating development programs that position recruiters as strategic partners, not transactional workers
  • Forging university partnerships that go beyond traditional talent sourcing

What you will NOT be doing

  • Performing repetitive tasks that AI can handle
  • Following recruiting playbooks that are becoming relics
  • Staying stuck in a role with no technological growth
  • Feeling anxious about AI replacing you
  • Working in an environment that sees technology as a threat

Key responsibilities

Transform university technical recruiting from a vulnerable function into a strategic, AI-empowered talent acquisition engine that consistently identifies and attracts the most innovative technical talent.

Candidate requirements

  • 3+ years of technical recruiting experience, with a proven track record of hitting aggressive hiring targets
  • 1+ years in a leadership role demonstrating an ability to build and develop high-performing recruiting teams
  • Based in Austin, TX or willing to relocate
  • Ability to travel up to 75% during peak recruiting season (Jan-May, Aug-Nov)
  • Experience with university or campus recruiting at top-tier technical institutions
  • Demonstrated history of creating and implementing scalable recruiting processes
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making
  • Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in learning new technologies

Meet a successful candidate

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How it works

Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.

We’ve curated a series of steps that take the guesswork (and cognitive bias) out of recruiting the best person.

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.
STEP 1

Pass Cognitive Aptitude Test.

Pass English Proficiency Test.
STEP 2

Pass English Proficiency Test.

Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.
STEP 3

Prove Real-World Job & AI Skills.

Ace An Interview Or Two.
STEP 4

Ace An Interview Or Two.

Accept Job Offer.
STEP 5

Accept Job Offer.

Celebrate!
STEP 6

Celebrate!

Frequently asked questions

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Why Crossover

Recruitment sucks. So we’re fixing it.

The Olympics of work

The Olympics of work

It’s super hard to qualify—extreme quality standards ensure every single team member is at the top of their game.

Premium pay for premium talent

Premium pay for premium talent

Over 50% of new hires double or triple their previous pay. Why? Because that’s what the best person in the world is worth.

Shortlist by skills, not bias

Shortlist by skills, not bias

We don’t care where you went to school, what color your hair is, or whether we can pronounce your name. Just prove you’ve got the skills.