Talent Acquisition Technical Recruiter

FanDuel • New York, NY

4d • $73,000 - $91,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to hiring best-in-class talent while delivering an exceptional candidate experience and strengthening our employer brand. As a Technical Recruiter on our team, you will play a critical role in identifying and attracting top talent for our Technology organization, a high-impact group responsible for delivering best-in-class customer experiences to millions of users every day. You will own the full recruiting lifecycle from end to end: sourcing and assessing talent, building strong pipelines of both active and passive candidates, guiding hiring managers through the recruiting process, and maintaining a strong close rate. Your ability to understand the specialized needs of the various teams that make up the Technology org will be essential, while also being nimble enough to pivot into other hiring areas across the business. You will partner closely with leaders and hiring managers to influence talent decisions through market insight, structured processes, data-driven recommendations, and strong communication. Key components of the role include proactive sourcing and pipeline building, employer branding, developing job specifications, interview plans, and final candidate selection that ensures strong long-term fit for FanDuel. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

• 2+ years of technical recruiting experience (preferably in-house) in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Experience executing the full recruitment lifecycle (sourcing, screening, stakeholder management, candidate assessment, closing).
• Proven success hiring technical talent across a variety of disciplines, such as software engineering, AI/ML, data engineering, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse and data-driven recruiting practices.
• Strong sourcing skills and proficiency with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Gem; ability to build and sustain passive technical talent pipelines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, especially when partnering with technical or specialized functions.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to pivot between functions as business needs evolve.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading and/or supporting engineering hiring events, while optimizing for ROI.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for requisitions with a focus on engineering & technology, while remaining flexible to support hiring needs across the broader organization. Ability to manage multiple requisitions at once and remain organized is key.
• Build domain knowledge of technical functions and become a trusted hiring partner to leaders.
• Work cross functionally with other areas of HR to understand organizational design and role functions.
• Act as strategic advisor to hiring managers in guiding them on talent market insights, recruiting strategy, process optimization, and candidate selection.
• Proactively source and engage passive and active technical talent through creative strategies, networking, and market research.
• Act as a brand ambassador, fostering a positive experience with every candidate and elevating FanDuel’s employer brand and EVP.
• Leverage systems, tools, and process discipline to track pipelines, monitor performance metrics, and share insights with internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with HR and business leaders to anticipate talent challenges and create thoughtful, impactful solutions.
• Influence hiring decisions through data, structured feedback, and clear communication to ensure strong alignment with FanDuel’s hiring strategy.
• Ensure timely collection of interview evaluations and orchestrate all next steps in the process with precision.
• Apply a data-driven approach to pipeline health, sourcing effectiveness, and process optimization.
• Structure and present competitive offer packages in partnership with the Compensation team.

Benefits

• We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards.
• Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed