Lead Technical Recruiter

<div class="content-intro"><p>Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments.</p> <p>Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch.</p> <p>By combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at <a href="https://later.com/">later.com</a>.</p></div><h2><strong>About this position:</strong></h2> <p>We’re looking for a Lead Technical Recruiter to own high-impact recruiting for our product, engineering, data, and AI teams. This role plays a critical part in building the teams that power Later’s next phase of growth.</p> <p>You’ll act as a strategic partner to leaders across R&amp;D, designing and executing thoughtful, data-informed talent strategies that attract and close exceptional talent. You’ll also serve as Later’s anchor in the Boston market—building relationships, strengthening our presence, and representing the company externally.</p> <p>This is a <strong>player-coach role</strong> with people leadership responsibility and end-to-end ownership of technical hiring outcomes.</p> <h2><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Strategy</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Build and own a nationwide R&amp;D talent strategy with a deep focus on the Boston market, informed by market dynamics, academic institutions, and technical communities</li> <li>Partner with R&amp;D and business leaders to translate organizational goals into clear, achievable hiring plans</li> <li>Design and continuously improve scalable, structured, and equitable recruiting processes that prioritize candidate quality, speed, and experience</li> <li>Champion the responsible and transparent use of AI in recruiting while maintaining trust, fairness, and data integrity</li> <li>Serve as a subject-matter expert on technical talent markets, compensation trends, and recruiting technology</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Technical/ Execution</strong