As a founding recruiter at Privy, you will be responsible for scaling our team by leading end-to-end hiring. You’ll be responsible for sourcing, engaging, and closing top-tier talent across engineering, product, and business functions. This is an opportunity to build a world-class recruiting function from the ground up and help define the culture of a fast-growing startup.

What you'll do

• Own the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to closing candidates.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft compelling job descriptions, and design a hiring process for candidates.

• Proactively source candidates through various channels, including direct outreach, team referrals, and hackathons / other industry events.

• Operationalize and refine interview processes

• Develop and track hiring metrics to optimize recruiting strategies.

• Build Privy’s employer brand by driving recruitment marketing efforts

What we're looking for

• 4+ years of experience in recruiting, preferably in a fast-growing startup environment.

• Proven ability to source and close high-caliber candidates, particularly for technical roles.

• Strong process-building skills with a bias toward operational excellence.

• Passion for startup culture and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• A strong communicator who can effectively sell the vision of Privy to potential hires.

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools.

Bonus points if you have...

• Past experience working with developer tools companies

• People ops experience

• Interest or experience with crypto or fintech

• Physically based in NYC

About Privy

Privy is a powerful onboarding and wallet management platform that lets developers give anyone secure access to crypto rails to power money movement at scale. Privy powers infrastructure for popular neobanks, payment providers, exchanges and consumer products like OpenSea, Blackbird, Hyperliquid, and more. We encourage each other to think big, run experiments and follow our curiosity so we can build better tooling that lets developers shine and empowers their users.

Privy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background, identity, or status.