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

Braze•Austin, TX

1d•$86,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Braze is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to help build and scale its Product, Design, and Engineering teams. The role combines designing and executing customized recruiting strategies with serving as the primary talent partner for hiring managers. The recruiter will manage high-impact searches, use recruiting data to improve practices, and partner with stakeholders across organizational levels. The position also contributes to operational improvements, change management, cross-departmental hiring support, and mentorship of junior team members.

Requirements

At least 5 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a dynamic, fast-paced technology environment.
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 drive 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, leveraging data from tools such as Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve recruiting practices.
Serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders by facilitating dialogue.
Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques.
Partner with hiring managers across organizational levels, including executive leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders.
Provide a respectful, valued, and well-informed candidate experience at every stage.
Drive operational process improvements within the Talent Acquisition team and solve complex scenarios with a solution-oriented, growth mindset.
Communicate the rationale behind new processes and encourage others to adapt to them.
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 and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
Flexible paid time off.
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 that provide supportive communities.
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work.