About the job
Later is the leading influencer marketing platform, designed to empower brands to craft unforgettable campaigns. By leveraging authentic creator relationships, trusted insights, and expert support, Later alleviates the uncertainty associated with marketing investments.
With an AI-driven platform built on over a decade of proprietary data—spanning billions of social interactions and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later equips teams with the knowledge to make informed decisions before launching campaigns.
By merging actionable insights with expert direction, Later eliminates the guesswork from influencer marketing, allowing brands to select the right creators, manage comprehensive campaigns, and drive substantial growth in awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by top-tier enterprise brands such as Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later harmonizes creativity with performance, ensuring that campaigns not only look great but deliver tangible results. Discover more at later.com.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to spearhead impactful recruitment efforts for our product, engineering, data, and AI teams. This pivotal role is integral to building the teams that will drive Later's future growth.
As a strategic partner to R&D leadership, you will design and implement data-driven talent strategies to attract and secure exceptional candidates. You will also be the face of Later in the Boston area—cultivating relationships, enhancing our visibility, and representing the company externally.
This is a player-coach role that encompasses leadership responsibilities and full ownership of technical hiring outcomes.
Your Responsibilities:
Strategic Initiatives
- Develop and manage a nationwide R&D talent strategy with a strong emphasis on the Boston market, informed by market trends, academic partnerships, and technical communities.
- Collaborate with R&D and business leaders to translate organizational objectives into clear, actionable hiring plans.
- Design and continually enhance scalable, structured, and equitable recruitment processes that prioritize candidate quality, efficiency, and experience.
- Advocate for the responsible and transparent application of AI in recruitment while upholding trust, fairness, and data integrity.
- Act as a subject matter expert on technical talent markets, compensation trends, and recruiting technologies.

