Technical Recruiter (Contract)
About The Position
DAT is hiring a Technical Recruiter for a 9-month contract role, eligible for benefits. The recruiter will support Product and Technology hiring initiatives during a critical growth phase, serving as a strategic talent partner to Product and Technology teams. The role consults with hiring managers, provides market intelligence, develops targeted strategies to attract exceptional and diverse talent, and represents DAT throughout a transparent, seamless candidate experience. The recruiter owns full-cycle recruiting for Product, Engineering, Data, and other technical roles. They advise hiring teams on role requirements, success profiles, and technical interview strategies; use data and market insights to guide hiring decisions; source passive technical talent; manage offers; maintain accurate Greenhouse records; and improve recruiting processes. They partner closely with hiring managers through regular pipeline updates, candidate feedback, and market insights. DAT describes its workplace as hybrid and offers eligible employees a benefits package. For Washington-based candidates, the stated salary range is $106,000–$137,000, paid hourly. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, focused on technical roles such as software engineering, data/ML, or product management.
- Track record of success in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, preferably in technology or SaaS.
- Technical fluency sufficient to understand technology stacks and engineering and product team structures and to engage credibly with leaders and candidates.
- Expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, GitHub, and other technical communities, and building engaged talent pipelines.
- Consultative mindset and experience earning trust and influencing hiring managers and business leaders.
- Ability to connect individual hiring decisions to broader business success.
- Strong communication skills, including advising senior leaders, negotiating offers, and giving constructive feedback.
- High sense of urgency, commitment to quality, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a positive, problem-solving attitude.
- Passion for creating positive and inclusive candidate experiences.
- Data-driven approach to understanding recruiting pipelines and improving results.
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting in a technology or SaaS environment.
Responsibilities
- Own the full-cycle recruiting process for Product, Engineering, Data, and other technical roles.
- Consult with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and technical interview strategies.
- Use data and market insights to advise and influence leaders on hiring decisions.
- Provide candidates with clear communication, timely feedback, and a positive experience throughout the recruiting process.
- Manage the offer process, including developing competitive compensation packages and closing candidates.
- Source and engage passive technical talent using modern sourcing techniques.
- Maintain accurate recruiting data in Greenhouse.
- Improve hiring processes, including technical interview structure and candidate feedback loops.
- Provide hiring managers with regular pipeline updates, candidate feedback, and market insights.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) matching, immediately vested.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee referral, internal recognition, and wellness programs.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Employee Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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