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

Braze • Austin, TX

20h

About The Position

Braze is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to help build and scale its Product, Design, and Engineering teams. The role combines customized recruiting strategy with Talent Partner responsibilities, serving as a point person for hiring managers. The recruiter will independently manage high-volume, high-impact searches, use recruiting data to improve practices, partner strategically with stakeholders, and maintain an excellent candidate experience. The position also contributes to Talent Acquisition operations and process change, supports hiring across departments during surges, and mentors junior team members.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a dynamic, fast-paced technology environment.
• A successful track record of hiring technical talent across areas including software engineering, product management, and design.
• Deep understanding of recruitment metrics and the ability to use data to drive strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to independently partner with and influence executive leadership on hiring initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in technology and engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume, high-impact searches with minimal guidance, using creative problem-solving and resourcefulness throughout the hiring process.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies, leveraging data from tools such as Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve recruiting practices.
• Serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders and facilitate dialogue about hiring.
• Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques.
• Advise hiring managers at all organizational levels, including executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure technical candidates have a respectful, valued, and well-informed experience throughout the process.
• Drive impactful operational processes within the Talent Acquisition team and solve complex scenarios with a solution-oriented, growth mindset.
• Communicate the rationale for new processes and encourage and enable others to adopt them.
• Collaborate across departments and support other teams during hiring spikes.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, leading by example and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that may include equity.
• Retirement plans and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans.
• Fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave.
• Professional development through formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend.
• Curated in-office employee experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
• Opportunities to give back through an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching.
• Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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