Senior Technical Recruiter - Early Career and Industry ( Fixed Term Contract )

Nextdoor • Dallas, TX

2d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll partner closely with various hiring stakeholders to scale our R&D hiring. This unique role bridges the gap between early-career talent and experienced industry professionals. You will own the end-to-end strategy for our University/Campus programs while maintaining a consistent impact on our core technical hiring.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full cycle recruiting background supporting roles including but not limited to Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Science, Product Management, Design & Research
• Proven experience in University/Campus Recruiting, including a deep understanding of the academic calendar and seasonal hiring rhythms
• Experience building or managing campus programming, such as intern social calendars, mentorship structures, or diversity-focused university outreach
• Strong ability to pivot between high-volume campus recruiting and targeted, niche industry sourcing
• Strong interpersonal skills and great at building relationships with different types of stakeholders, from university career centers to senior engineering leadership
• Efficiency and data-driven mindset: learns quickly, has the ability to triage pipeline data to uncover trends, and be able to pivot sourcing strategies as needed
• Leads by example: inclusive, collaborative, self-directed, and highly motivated with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills: written, oral, in-person, and on the phone
• Strong time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities as the recruiting season shifts
• Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Nextdoor’s campus recruiting strategy, including the management of internship programs and New Grad hiring cycles
• Lead the planning and execution of campus-specific programming, such as university tech talks, career fairs, and on-campus branding events
• Work closely and cross-functionally with hiring managers to assess recruiting needs for both early-career and experienced industry roles
• Build pipelines of qualified, high-caliber candidates using creative sourcing strategies across a diverse range of experience levels
• Strategize and evaluate a variety of ways to engage talent pipelines and execute on referral generation, university partnerships, and sourcing campaigns
• Utilize a data-driven approach to analyze, track, and communicate key hiring metrics for both seasonal campus cycles and industry roles
• Manage the end-to-end "intern-to-full-time" conversion process, ensuring a high-touch and supportive experience for early-career talent
• Deliver a great candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, tailoring your approach to meet the specific needs of students and industry veterans alike

Benefits

• Nextdoor Fixed Term Contract employees can choose between a variety of great health plans. We cover 100% of your personal monthly premium for health, dental, and vision – and provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees