• Build and execute tailored, AI-assisted sourcing strategies for each search – designing repeatable workflows for identifying, engaging, and converting passive candidates at scale • Use data and pipeline analytics to continuously refine sourcing effectiveness, tracking conversion rates, outreach response rates, and time-to-fill to inform decisions in real time • Maintain a proactive, systems-based approach to talent mapping – building and benchmarking pipelines before requisitions open, not after • Leverage AI tools to automate repeatable sourcing and screening tasks, freeing capacity for high-judgment work: calibration conversations, passive candidate engagement, and closing • Serve as a credible business partner to engineering, product, and IT leadership – bringing market intelligence, calibration depth, and a willingness to challenge requirements when needed • Set clear expectations with hiring managers on search strategy, pipeline health, and trade-offs – using data to frame difficult conversations rather than avoiding them • Own the candidate experience end-to-end – treating every touchpoint as a brand-building moment and holding yourself accountable to respond to SLAs and communication quality even when hiring teams are slow • Identify high potential beyond keyword matching – assessing capability, trajectory, and culture contribution through thoughtful screening and structured evaluation • Balance immediate hiring goals with long-term pipeline building across both technical and business talent markets • Continuously audit your own workflows for inefficiency – designing AI-assisted solutions to reduce manual burden in application review, outreach, scheduling, and status communication • Use our ATS (Ashby) not just for tracking but for insight generation – maintaining data integrity and delivering pipeline health reports that drive action • Navigate challenges with candidates, colleagues, and hiring teams using a solutions-oriented, collaborative approach

• Owning full-cycle recruiting for highly technical roles across product engineering, ML/AI, infrastructure, research, and beyond. • Partnering closely with hiring managers to deeply understand problems, calibrate on signals, and continuously raise the hiring bar. • Designing and executing thoughtful search strategies — from market mapping and outreach to interview design and closing. • Managing multiple complex searches simultaneously without sacrificing candidate experience or quality. • Acting as a trusted advisor to candidates, guiding them through a rigorous process with clarity, empathy, and conviction. • Serving as an ambassador for ElevenLabs — every interaction reflects our values and sets the tone for the candidate experience. • Continuously improving how we hire by iterating on processes, tooling, and data-driven insights.

• Coaching first-time hiring managers on how to build an exceptional recruitment process from the ground up. • Deep market mapping and analysis to predict where the next wave of top talent is currently being cultivated. • Partnering directly with the VP/ founder level, where you need to extract key information in a limited amount of time. • Balancing periods of managing multiple roles in different domains with times where you are deep-diving into a single position.

Starbridge is seeking a Technical Recruiter based in EMEA to help us identify, qualify, and engage world-class talent. You will play a critical role in shaping our global hiring strategy and ensuring a strong candidate experience across regions and functions. You will partner with hiring managers to source, screen, and assess candidates across technical roles, and drive candidates through later-stage interviews. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale with top-tier talent in a competitive market. If you are energized by fast-paced environments, have a keen eye for technical aptitude, and thrive in high-ownership roles, we’d love to meet you. Responsibilities & Impact - Own candidate screening & qualification: Conduct resume reviews and interviews to assess skills, experience, and team fit across technical EMEA-based roles. - Partner with hiring managers: Collaborate with R&D leadership to define role requirements, interview processes, and success profiles. - Drive candidate pipeline in EMEA: Manage inbound applications, referrals, and sourced candidates to ensure steady funnel progression. - Support later-stage interviews: Where needed, conduct deeper evaluations (technical or competency-based) to accelerate decision-making. - Ensure a world-class candidate experience: Communicate clearly, provide timely feedback, and represent Starbridge’s brand and mission authentically. - Streamline recruiting operations: Help implement best practices around tools, workflows, and reporting to improve efficiency. - Act as a trusted advisor: Provide market insights on compensation, candidate availability, and recruiting best practices in the EMEA region. What You Bring Must Have - Exceptional written & verbal communication skills in English. - 3+ years experience in recruiting, ideally with a focus on technical roles in high-growth startups or SaaS companies. - Demonstrated ability to independently qualify, screen, and progress candidates through hiring processes. - Experience working with EMEA talent markets, with sensitivity to local hiring norms and compliance requirements. - Strong interviewing skills with the ability to assess both technical and behavioral competencies. - High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive communication style. - Ownership mentality: you thrive in ambiguity, move quickly, and bias toward action. Nice to Have - Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting (from sourcing to closing). - Familiarity with modern recruiting platforms and tools (e.g., Ashby, Greenhouse, Gem, Juicebox, etc.). - Technical literacy—comfortable discussing software engineering concepts, tools, and stacks at a high level. - Prior experience scaling recruiting in early-stage companies. How We Work - Build Bridges to Help Customers Win - We pride ourselves on being obsessively customer-centric. - Shooting Star Speed - We move with extreme speed. We value momentum, decisiveness, and the ability to accelerate when it matters. - Fun Is a Feature - Fun is a Feature means we intentionally design Starbridge to be an energizing place to do hard work. Joy, humor, and camaraderie make great teams faster, sharper, and more resilient. - In the Arena - We believe the best ideas come from living close to the work, feeling the friction, hearing the nuance, and experiencing the details firsthand. Benefits include: - Competitive salary + early-stage equity - Unlimited PTO - Regular offsites (NYC + global locations) Eligibility to Work in Europe or LATAM: Candidates must hold valid authorization to work in the country where they will be based. At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or assist with work permit applications.