Technical Recruiter

Overview

At Linear, we're building the product development system for teams and agents. AI is fundamentally changing how software gets built, and we’re shaping the tools this new era requires. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 40,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products.

What you'll do

• At Linear, we're building the product development system for teams and agents.
• AI is fundamentally changing how software gets built, and we’re shaping the tools this new era requires.
• Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 40,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products.
• Today, our team is distributed across North America, Europe, and Australia, and we’re continuing to grow internationally.
• What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and a deep care for software craftsmanship.
• Our Talent team is looking for an experienced and discerning technical recruiter to help build Linear’s next generation of engineering talent.

Requirements

• We’re looking for someone who can recognize these qualities, reach candidates with precision, and continually sharpen their judgment through close partnership with our team.
• All recruiters at Linear are generalists and may support other functions as company priorities evolve, but engineering will be the primary focus of this role.
• Location & work mode Linear is a remote-first company, with optional co-working offices in San Francisco, New York, and London.
• This role is open to candidates based in North American (Eastern time zone), with a strong preference for the New York City area.
• Being in New York enables closer partnership with our growing local team, candidate events, and optional in-person support during work trials.
• We value deep focus and async collaboration, with intentional moments to connect in person through team off-sites, optional co-working, and occasional travel.
• Partner directly with engineering leaders to understand their teams, develop hiring strategies, and own searches across product, infrastructure, AI, mobile, and other technical areas
• Build consistent, high-quality pipeline through talent mapping, direct sourcing, referrals, and long-term relationship development

Skills