Talent Operator
About ContrarioContrario (YC W25) is building an AI-powered recruiting marketplace that connects elite startup recruiters withfast-growing companies through software and operational tooling. We’ve raised $2.5M from Y Combinator andNexus Venture Partners, with angels from Hudson River Trading, Stanford, and OpenAI. Our customers include150+ YC and venture-backed startups hiring across engineering and GTM roles.The RoleWe’re hiring Talent Operators to join our team!As a Talent Operator, you are the engine of our marketplace. You will run full-cycle recruiting for our partnerswhile actively stress-testing Contrario’s internal AI and tooling. You’ll be on the front lines, mastering therecruiting landscape before transitioning into broader operational or leadership roles. Once you master therecruitment landscape, we’ll increase your scope based on where you spike best. This could be accountmanagement, working with our recruiter network, or scaling internal systems.This is a role for someone who loves to win, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to see their directimpact on a company’s bottom line every single day.CompensationBase is $80k–$110k , and total comp ( OTE ) is ~ $140k-$170k+ (earnings are uncapped)Earnings-based compensation is directly tied to revenue generated off of successful placements.Growth PathWe view the Talent Operator role as a proving ground for future leaders at Contrario. As an early team member,your path is based on where you "spike" and what you're passionate about:Account Management: Own the end-to-end relationship with our partner companies and recruiters.Recruitment Management: Scale and lead a team of Talent Operators as we grow.Marketplace Operations: Drive the supply and demand strategy for our marketplace.We are committed to investing in your growth. In exchange, we ask for high throughput, sharp judgment, and a"founder" mindset.What You’ll DoMaster the Funnel: Source, screen, and manage candidates across multiple high-growth startup pipelines.Product Feedback Loop: Be the primary "power user" of Contrario’s AI features, providing direct feedback to our engineering team to help shape the product.Relationship Management: Act as a bridge between candidates and the elite startups we serve.Build the Playbook: Help us refine our internal operations and recruiting systems as we scale from 200 to1,000+ customers.About You0-2 years in operations, recruiting, or other high-signal backgrounds (consulting, IB, etc.)High agency and output-driven executionComfortable managing high-volume, fast-moving workloadsLow ego and highly coachableBased in or relocating to San FranciscoAbout The Interview Initial Screen (20–30 min) with Will, Chief of Staff. Take-Home Sourcing Exercise (2–3 hours, skippable) Team Panel Interviews On-Site / Working Session (1-2 days)Benefts & PerksPremium Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)Annual Company Offsites (Hawaii, Cancun, Tokyo)Free lunches and dinners (+ unlimited snacks anddrinks)Monthly wellness stipend (gym membership,equipment, whatever you prefer)Unlimited PTO (take time when you need it)Interview Process Pending Approval Initial Screen with Will Take-home Assignment (skippable) Team Interviews Onsite Work Trial Offer Extended Hired