Senior Technical Recruiter (6-month Fixed-Term Contract)

Braze • Chicago, IL

7h • $91,000 - $143,000

About The Position

Braze is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to build and scale its Product, Design, and Engineering (PDE) teams. The role combines customized recruiting strategy and full-cycle hiring with serving as the primary talent partner for hiring managers. The recruiter will manage high-impact searches, use recruiting data to improve practices, and advise stakeholders across organizational levels, including executive leadership. The position also contributes to talent acquisition operations and process change, supports hiring across departments during spikes, and mentors junior team members.

Braze describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced, emphasizing autonomy, accountability, curiosity, teamwork, and work-life harmony. For U.S.-based candidates, the annualized base pay range is $91,000–$143,000; the exact offer may vary based on factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The role is a six-month fixed-term contract.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a dynamic, fast-paced technology environment; experience at a high-growth startup is ideal.
• A successful track record hiring technical talent across areas including software engineering, product management, and design.
• Deep understanding of recruitment metrics and ability to use data to guide strategic decisions.
• Experience independently partnering with and influencing executive leadership on hiring initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in technology and engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume, high-impact searches with minimal guidance, using creativity and resourcefulness throughout the hiring process.
• Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies, using data from tools such as Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve recruiting practices.
• Serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders and facilitate dialogue.
• Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques.
• Advise and partner with hiring managers at all organizational levels, including executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide a respectful, valued, and well-informed candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Drive operational processes within the Talent Acquisition team and solve complex scenarios with a solution-oriented, growth mindset.
• Communicate the rationale for new processes and help others adapt to change.
• Support other teams during hiring spikes.
• Mentor and guide junior team members and foster an inclusive, supportive workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that may include equity.
• Retirement plans and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans.
• Family services, including fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave.
• Professional development through formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend.
• A curated in-office employee experience intended to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
• Community-giving opportunities, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching.
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed