Technical Recruiter (Contract, Remote US Time Zone)

September 14, 2026

Technical Recruiter (Contract, Remote US Time Zone)Mirantis is the Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure company, enabling organizations to build and operate scalable, secure, and sovereign infrastructure for modern AI, machine learning, and data-intensive applications.By combining open source innovation with deep expertise in Kubernetes orchestration, Mirantis empowers platform engineering teams to deliver composable, production-ready developer platforms across any environmenton-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, or in sovereign data centers.As enterprises navigate the growing complexity of AI-driven workloads, Mirantis delivers the automation, GPU orchestration, and policy-driven control needed to manage infrastructure with confidence and agility.Committed to open standards and freedom from lock-in, Mirantis ensures that customers retain full control of their infrastructure strategy.Job DescriptionMirantis is looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter to support our global hiring across engineering, product, and customer-facing functions.This is a contract position for a strong individual contributor who can independently manage searches, build pipelines, and influence hiring outcomes in a distributed team.You'll play a key role in helping Mirantis scale hiring people who shape the core of our cloud-native platform, open-source products, and go-to-market execution.What You'll DoOwn end-to-end recruitment for technical and business roles globallyDrive direct sourcing efforts using LinkedIn Recruiter and other platformsPartner with hiring managers to shape profiles, define strategy, and deliver resultsAct as a recruiting advisor, providing insights on talent market conditions, sourcing feasibility, and hiring best practicesEnsure a structured, timely, and professional candidate experienceUse SmartRecruiters (ATS) to manage pipelines, reporting, and workflowsCollaborate with a distributed Talent Acquisition team while owning your roles independentlyQualifications35 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in tech, ideally in cloud infrastructure, SaaS, or open-source environmentsProven success in sourcing and closing candidates across a range of roles including Product Managers, Account Executives, Pre-Sales Architects, and other Go-To-Market functionsExperience partnering with hiring managers as a trusted advisor, providing strategic input on hiring decisions, not just coordinating logisticsSkilled in LinkedIn Recruiter, outbound sourcing strategies, and talent market researchHands-on experience working with ATS tools (SmartRecruiters preferred)Ability to manage multiple roles independently, prioritize effectively, and own results from start to finishExcellent communication skills and ease in collaborating across time zones, teams, and culturesUS time zone availability requiredAdditional InformationWhat does Mirantis offer you? - Work with an established Silicon Valley leader in the cloud infrastructure industry; - Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies; - Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation; - Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued; - Professional development and training; - Attend conferences and working groups; - Company outings, happy hours, hackathons, and tech talks; - Receive a competitive compensation package with a strong benefits plan.Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic locationIt is understood that Mirantis, Inc.may use automated decision-making technology (ADMT) for specific employment-related decisions.Opting out of ADMT use is requested for decisions about evaluation and review connected with the specific employment decision for the position applied for.You also have the right to appeal any decisions made by ADMT by sending your request to isamoylova@mirantis.comBy submitting your resume, you consent to the processing and storage of your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, for the purposes of considering your application for current and future job opportunities.. Salary: USD 72000 - 108000 per year

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