Senior Technical Recruiter

Zocdoc•San Jose, CA

6d•$115,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our technology teams are the foundation of the products and experiences we build for patients and providers, and the talent we bring in directly shapes our trajectory. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will play a critical role in building high-performing Technology teams by owning complex searches, advising hiring managers, and delivering an efficient, highly personalized candidate experience. You will serve as a trusted recruiting partner to engineering and technology leaders, bringing strong market knowledge, sound judgment, and a data-informed approach to every search. You will help streamline hiring processes, improve funnel conversion, and raise the talent bar across our Technology organization.

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on in-house technical recruiting across software engineering, infrastructure, data, security, product, or technology leadership.
Technical Recruiting Expertise: Deep familiarity with technical roles, leveling, interview processes, candidate motivations, and competitive technology talent markets.
Strong Stakeholder Partnership: Demonstrated ability to build trust, establish credibility, and effectively influence hiring managers and senior technology leaders.
Candidate Closing Strength: A proven ability to assess candidate motivations, navigate objections, and close high-quality technical talent in competitive markets.
Data & ATS Fluency: Experience using ATS tools such as Greenhouse or Lever and sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter or Gem to track funnel metrics and drive data-informed decision-making.
Process Improvement Mindset: A track record of identifying recruiting challenges and implementing practical solutions that improve speed, quality, or candidate experience.
High Autonomy and Accountability: A proven ability to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly across distributed teams, and consistently deliver results independently.
Commitment to Inclusive Hiring: A passion for building diverse teams and creating an equitable, respectful, and inclusive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

Owning Technical Searches: Managing the full-cycle recruitment process for software engineering, infrastructure, data, security, product, and other technology roles—from intake and sourcing through closing and onboarding handoff.
Advising Hiring Managers: Serving as a trusted advisor to engineering and technology leaders by providing market intelligence, setting realistic expectations, and recommending effective sourcing and assessment strategies.
Building Strong Pipelines: Developing creative sourcing strategies and diverse talent slates for both active and anticipated hiring needs, while maintaining strong candidate engagement throughout the process.
Improving Hiring Processes: Identifying bottlenecks and opportunities to improve interview workflows, candidate evaluation, decision-making, and overall hiring efficiency.
Funnel Analytics & Pipeline Health: Using recruiting metrics—such as pass-through rates, time-in-stage, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance rates—to monitor pipeline health and communicate clear updates to partners.
Creating an Inclusive Experience: Ensuring every candidate has equitable access to opportunities and an exceptional, transparent, and personalized experience at every step.

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation
100% paid employee health benefit options (including medical, dental, and vision)
Commuter Benefits
401(k) with employer funded match
Corporate wellness program with Wellhub
Sabbatical leave (for employees with 5+ years of service)
Competitive paid parental leave and fertility/family planning reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Catered lunch everyday along with beverages and snacks
Employee Resource Groups and ZocClubs to promote shared community and belonging