GTM Recruiter, Austin (Contract to Hire)

The next era of software wont operate at human scale. Applications will create applications. Systems will coordinate with systems. Data and decisions will move faster than teams can react to them. The infrastructure powering that world cannot be fragile reactive or limited by the assumptions of the past. Cockroach Labs exists to build what comes next before the world requires it.

We created CockroachDB to survive failures scale without compromise and adapt to changing conditions automatically. Now were helping define a future where complexity fades into the background and infrastructure simply works no matter the scale.

This is the kind of challenge that attracts people who want to shape industries not just participate in them. The work is ambitious the standards are high and the impact is real.

At Cockroach Labs recruiters are talent advisors embedded partners to the business who shape hiring strategy influence decisions and raise the bar on how we scale our teams. Were looking for a Recruiter to own the end-to-end process for mid-level roles across the GTM organization. Youll run structured processes close strong candidates in a competitive market and be a genuine strategic partner to your hiring managers.To be eligible you must be based in Austin TX.

This role will begin as a contract position with the potential to convert to full-time.

• Own full-cycle searches across mid-level GTM roles from intake through close
• Build consultative partnerships with hiring managers set expectations share market data and push back when needed
• Source proactively beyond inbound across LinkedIn referrals talent mapping and community channels
• Design and run structured competency-based interview processes and keep debriefs moving toward decisions
• Hold a high bar on candidate experience at every stage
• Bring AI tools into your workflow where they create real leverage

• 24 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in B2B SaaS or enterprise tech
• Proven track record hiring GTM roles in a competitive market
• Strong proactive sourcing skills especially for high-velocity pipelines
• Data-informed you know your funnel and use it to drive better conversations
• Clear direct communicator with hiring managers and candidates alike
• Familiarity with Greenhouse LinkedIn Recruiter and modern sourcing tools
• Based in Austin TX

Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process please email us at.

Cockroach Labs has a hybrid work model with Roachers that are local to one of our offices coming in on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays and working flexibly the rest of the week. While weve learned valuable lessons working remotely nothing can replace the connection creativity and fun that occurs when Roachers get together and we are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages collaboration and allows us all to do our best work.