PragmatikeFounding Recruiter (tech freelance)
Pragmatike is hiring a Founding Recruiter (tech freelance) for a remote role open to applicants in Portugal. It pays $40k-$60k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Pragmatike.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this HR role: aI is not part of the work.
- This is listed as a remote role.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Pragmatike has 51 other open roles on Level.
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About Pragmatike
Pragmatike is on a mission to help early-stage startups, and scaelups — win the talent war and build exceptional tech teams.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Founding Tech Recruiter to build out our team as we embark on our next phase of growth. Someone smart — connected to the tech world — that moves, operates fast and efficiently — a superstar, a pirate. You'll operate as a strategic partner in the heart of the startup ecosystem, pioneering how we find, attract, and engage the world’s best talent.
Why This Role Is Different
Shape the future of tech hiring: Engage directly with the startup and tech talent community, and become a visible advocate for Pragmatike.
Zero-to-one impact: Design the recruiting systems, processes, and standards from scratch, and partner with product and engineering to refine our hiring approach.
High leverage: Recruit across a variety of functions, from engineering to go-to-market, and see your impact on the business firsthand.
You’re a Fit If You…
Have 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles in-house or at a search agency
Are at ease in startup environments and thrive amid ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high growth
Communicate clearly—both written and verbally—and make every candidate feel valued
Are well-connected, respected by peers, and have a personal brand in the recruiting community (e.g., active LinkedIn, trusted network)
Care deeply about quality, processes, and candidate experience
Are excited to work flexibly—this role is fully remote and freelance-friendly
Nice to Have
Previous experience recruiting at early-stage startups or high-growth tech companies
Familiarity with AI, SaaS, or B2B talent markets
Enjoy writing or speaking about recruiting, talent, or startup culture
Compensation & Benefits
Flexible freelance contract with autonomy
Direct impact on company growth and culture
Opportunity to be Pragmatike’s first recruiter and shape our future
Fully remote work environment and flexible hours
Direct partnership with founders
Ready to shape the future of tech hiring at Pragmatike? Apply now and join us at the beginning of our journey. 🍜 🏴☠️
How we rate this
Founding Recruiter (tech freelance) at Pragmatike rates 29 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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