Technical Recruiter

Rakuten•San Mateo, CA

3d•$62,856 - $107,136•Remote

About The Position

Rakuten International is hiring a Technical Recruiter for its International Talent Acquisition team. The recruiter owns full-lifecycle recruiting for engineering, data, AI, and infrastructure roles across multiple geographies, partnering with hiring managers to attract and assess talent, deliver an exceptional candidate experience, build diverse talent pipelines, and strengthen Rakuten’s employer brand. The role manages 10 or more requisitions across software engineering; data and AI/ML; and infrastructure, cloud, and security. The position can be hired remotely anywhere on the West Coast within the Pacific Time zone. The recruiter works in a collaborative, global team and contributes to Rakuten’s growth and culture. Applicants are encouraged to use their own words during the interview process rather than AI-generated content.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience, including at least 2 years of technical recruiting experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Strong knowledge of full-lifecycle recruiting and a proven track record hiring for software engineering, data and AI/ML, and infrastructure, cloud, or security roles.
Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable hiring criteria.
Sourcing skills and experience using a wide range of sourcing tools and techniques.
Hands-on experience with Workday Recruiter, LinkedIn, and other recruiting platforms.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions with strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
Analytical mindset and ability to use metrics to track performance against individual and team goals.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous, highly cross-functional environments.
Collaborative, proactive, and transparent approach to stakeholder partnership.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of technical recruiting experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the applicant tracking system to ensure accurate candidate tracking and compliance with hiring policies.
Analyze recruiting metrics to identify trends and improve hiring outcomes.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
Partner with technical hiring managers to translate complex role requirements into clear hiring criteria.
Conduct candidate assessments and reference checks.
Coordinate interviews across multiple stakeholders.
Write job descriptions and recruiting materials that accurately reflect each role.
Document candidate feedback and maintain complete, compliant recruiting records.
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and enhance the candidate experience.
Own full-lifecycle recruiting for 10 or more requisitions across software engineering, data and AI/ML, and infrastructure, cloud, and security roles spanning multiple geographies.
Source passive candidates, review resumes, and prescreen candidates to assess technical skill level.
Advocate for candidates and deliver a high-touch experience from application through offer.
Build partnerships with hiring managers, interviewers, and cross-functional stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor throughout recruiting.
Share real-time market intelligence to help hiring teams identify candidates who will excel at Rakuten.