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

Braze•San Francisco, CA

21h

About The Position

Braze is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to help build and scale its Product, Design, and Engineering (PDE) teams. The role combines customized recruiting strategy with talent partnership: serving as a primary hiring contact for hiring managers and partnering with stakeholders across organizational levels. The recruiter will manage high-impact searches, use data and creative sourcing to improve recruitment practices, support operational change, maintain an excellent candidate experience, and mentor junior team members. This 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.
Successful track record of hiring technical talent across areas including software engineering, product management, and design.
Deep understanding of recruitment metrics and ability to use data to inform 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 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 recruitment strategies, using data from tools such as Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve practices.
Partner strategically with stakeholders and facilitate dialogue about hiring.
Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques.
Advise and partner with hiring managers at all organizational levels, including executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Maintain a respectful, informative, and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Drive new 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 others to adapt to change.
Work across departments and support other teams during hiring spikes.
Mentor junior team members and foster an inclusive, supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation that may include equity.
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
Flexible paid time off.
Comprehensive 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.
Curated in-office employee experience intended to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
Opportunities to give back through an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching.
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities.
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture.