Founding Recruiter (tech freelance) at Pragmatike (Portugal)
Pragmatike· Portugal· €40k–€60k·
Role details
Flexible Freelance Contract · Remote Work · Flexible Hours · Direct Partnership With Founders
Summary
The Founding Tech Recruiter will build the early tech team by engaging with the startup ecosystem and attracting top talent. This role involves designing recruiting systems from scratch and partnering with product and engineering teams to refine hiring approaches.
Job description
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. 🍜 🏴☠️
Why work at Pragmatike
- Culture: Described as a “young startup” that “pampers clients like bees nurturing honey” – high-touch, service-oriented environment.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Fully remote operations; employees work from physical offices in Paris or San Francisco as needed, but the company is built for remote work.
- Team: Small team of ~7 employees (down 25% YoY, likely due to strategic refocus), with HR as the largest department (33%).
- Growth Opportunity: Working at a fast-growing platform that tripled job postings in a year offers exposure to global tech talent markets and recruitment ops.
- Perks: Not explicitly listed, but flexible, project-based environment with international exposure.