• Proactively identify and engage high-quality software engineering and IT candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced open source tools • Conduct deep market research and talent mapping across target companies • Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive and active candidates for multiple technical roles • Partner closely with the assigned recruiter to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles • Maintain accurate tracking of candidates and sourcing activity within our ATS system (Ashby) • Conduct light candidate screening (initial qualification calls) as needed • Provide scheduling support for interviews and ensure a positive candidate experience • Continuously refine sourcing strategies and bring new ideas to improve pipeline quality

Role Description The Technical Recruiter will oversee daily operations and ensure each department is in line with the company’s goals and objectives. Responsibilities include: - Lead recruiting team on daily activities, reporting, sourcing, interview setup, and selection of applicants for technical positions - Meet with hiring managers to determine job duties - Write job descriptions - Match applicants to job openings - Source for active and future job openings - List job postings on job boards, social media, corporate career websites, and other possible channels - Call applicants and perform phone screens - Communicate the nature of each job posting - Facilitate meeting between hiring manager and applicant - Participate in final selection of applicant - Create portfolio of possible candidates for hiring manager - Perform reference checks - Perform background checks and initiate drug tests on applicants - Inform candidate of company's decision - Compose offer letters and negotiate salary and benefits - Keep track of all applications and EEO, VETS 4212, and AAP reporting - Ensure proper compliance and effective outreach programs - Engage with civic, social, and other groups to provide information concerning job possibilities - Participate in implementing new recruiting technology such as applicant tracking systems and screening tools Other human resources responsibilities may include: - Onboarding New Employees and Contractors - Inventory Control - Asset Management - Recruiting New Talent - Creating Job Descriptions for Required Positions - Marketing and Promotion Material Creation - Website Maintenance - Operations Guide - Employee Handbook Updates - Legal Compliance - Forecast budgets for recruiting expenses - Advise Managers on Organizational Policy Matters and Recommend Needed Change - Assisting HR Department in other capacities - Other responsibilities as needed Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years technical recruiting experience Requirements - 3 years of experience in technical recruiting - High level communication, analytical, writing, creative, sales, and leadership skills Benefits - Medical - Dental - Vision - AD&D - STD - LTD - Company paid Life Insurance - 401k with employer contribution - Paid Time Off - Pet Insurance

Title: Senior Technical Recruiter Location: San Francisco Department: Recruiting Compensation - San Francisco$146,210 – $201,039 Job Description: About Us Weekend (formerly Volley) is the leading developer of voice AI games for smart TVs. Our games attract millions of users every month, with family favorites like Jeopardy!, Song Quiz, CoComelon: Sing and Play with JJ, and Wheel of Fortune. We believe voice interfaces will become the main way people access entertainment in their living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and cars. We’re building a bundled subscription product similar to Netflix or Spotify for the emerging category of “AI-powered games.” Weekend was founded by Max Child and James Wilsterman in 2024. The founders went through Y Combinator in 2018 and landed a spot on the 2022 YC Top Companies List. We’re a quickly-growing team headquartered in Union Square, San Francisco. Role Summary Weekend is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to own end-to-end technical hiring across our fastest-growing teams. You'll partner closely with leadership to source and close high-quality technical talent, maintain a best-in-class candidate experience, and bring a thoughtful talent advisor mindset to every role you own. This is a strategic partnership role at a lean, high-velocity startup where every hire matters. This job opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement, and we are specifically seeking candidates who are comfortable with on-site attendance in our Bay Area office 3 times per week and are either currently residing in or near the Bay Area or willing to relocate for on-site work. What You'll Do at Weekend - Own full-cycle technical recruiting for open roles across technical teams. - Develop and maintain a robust talent network to proactively build pipelines. - Curate a high-touch, exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the process — from first outreach to offer accepted. - Own sourcing and interviewing metrics, tracking and communicating progress aligned with company hiring goals. - Serve as a talent advisor to your hiring partners — advising on role scoping, candidate market, and hiring decisions. Must Have - 4–6 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with at least 3+ YOE in-house at a startup. - A track record of sourcing and closing senior technical talent in competitive markets. - Deep familiarity with technical roles — you can hold your own in conversations about engineering stacks, hiring bar, and team structure. - Experience partnering with senior leadership on role scope, talent mapping, and overall team structure. - Comfortable with data — you understand and own hiring metrics and use insights to iterate on process. - Proficiency with Ashby (or comparable ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools. Nice to Have - Experience recruiting in gaming, AI/ML, or other niche technical verticals. - An existing network of senior technical talent you can tap immediately. - Warm-funnel engagement or employer branding experience. - Familiarity with quality-of-hire metrics and how to define them in partnership with leadership. Our Stack - Ashby, - LinkedIn Recruiter - Claude, ChatGPT - Notion The Hiring Process - Stage 1 (Preliminary Screen): with our Recruiting Ops Lead - Stage 2 (Hiring Manager Screen): with our Head of Recruiting - Stage 3 (Onsite Interview): Onsite with direct team and cross-functional stakeholders - Stage 4 (Founder Chat): with our CEO As an AI company, we’re a huge believer in the value of AI tools. That being said, the interview process is intended as a conversation - we want to get to know you and your experience. Please refrain from using AI tools during all Weekend interviews unless otherwise specified. What’s in it for You - Your medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Weekend, for yourself and all dependents and we match 401k! - We offer a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office work model. - We offer unlimited paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, and unlimited sick days. - Our generous parental leave policy includes 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents. - We offer visa support for eligible candidates, making relocating for the job smoother and more streamlined. - A full breakdown of our benefits is here! For Pay Transparency: The final offer amount may depend on experience, education, skills, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Weekend is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Weekend will ensure that persons are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If any reasonable accommodation is needed, please reach out to your hiring contact.

Manage the entire recruiting process, partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop talent pipelines, and ensure compliance with employment laws while maintaining effective communication throughout the hiring lifecycle.