Senior Technical Recruiter (Network Engineering) - Contract

Blaze Talent is seeking a Senior Contract Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in network and infrastructure hiring to support a confidential, high-growth client operating in the AI infrastructure and data center space. This is a fully embedded RPO engagement, partnering closely with technical leadership to scale the core systems that power next-generation AI platforms. In this role, you’ll take ownership of hiring across network engineering, distributed infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments , working directly with senior engineering stakeholders to attract and secure highly specialized talent. What You’ll Do Partner with Infrastructure & Network Leadership Collaborate closely with Engineering Managers, Directors, and VPs across network, systems, and platform teams. Lead intake sessions to deeply understand network architecture needs (e.g., low-latency systems, high-throughput environments, data center networking). Advise stakeholders on market conditions, talent availability, and competitive hiring strategies within niche infrastructure domains. Own Full-Cycle Recruiting for Network & Infrastructure Roles Lead end-to-end recruiting for roles such as: Network Engineers (DC networking, backbone, edge) Network SRE / Infrastructure SRE Systems & Infrastructure Engineers Distributed Systems Engineers HPC / GPU networking specialists (RDMA, InfiniBand, etc.) Manage sourcing, outreach, technical screening, interview coordination, and offer processes. Build Targeted, High-Quality Talent Pipelines Develop proactive sourcing strategies focused on networking and infrastructure talent across: LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and niche engineering communities Open-source projects, networking forums, and performance engineering circles Execute advanced boolean searches and pattern recognition to identify hard-to-reach candidates with experience in large-scale, latency-sensitive environments . Drive a High-Precision Recruiting Process Maintain strong ownership over pipeline health, candidate experience, and stakeholder communication. Ensure tight feedback loops and alignment across interview panels. Keep ATS data clean, structured, and actionable (Ashby preferred). Improve Recruiting Efficiency & Impact Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to accelerate hiring velocity without sacrificing quality. Operate as a strategic partner, balancing Blaze Talent’s high-touch delivery with the client’s aggressive scaling goals. About You 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with strong exposure to network, infrastructure, or systems engineering roles . Proven track record hiring for: Network engineering (data center, backbone, cloud networking) SRE / infrastructure roles Distributed systems or performance-critical environments Experience supporting high-growth, infrastructure-heavy organizations (cloud, AI, data center, or deep tech). Advanced sourcing skills, including boolean expertise and familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and modern ATS platforms (Ashby a plus). Ability to engage credibly with senior technical stakeholders on networking and infrastructure topics. Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Strong communication and relationship management skills with both candidates and hiring teams. Fully remote-ready with reliable equipment and internet. Availability during U.S. business hours (PST preferred). Compensation $50–$90/hour 6-month contract with potential for full-time conversion Compensation The base pay range for this role is $50 – $90 per hour.