Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Rippling

3d • $80 - $95 • Remote

About The Position

Rippling is seeking a contract Technical Recruiter to help build exceptional R&D teams as the company prepares for major growth. The role focuses on recruiting senior and Staff+ engineering talent and shaping the engineering organization through high-impact hires. The recruiter will lead full-cycle searches, build and engage pipelines, guide candidates through a positive and transparent process, partner with hiring managers on role requirements and interview processes, and strengthen Rippling’s engineering talent brand. The position is remote, pays $80–$95 per hour on a 1099 basis, and is 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of recruiting experience in hyper-growth technology or similarly fast-paced environments.
• At least 3 years of experience hiring Senior and Staff+ engineering talent across multiple teams or domains.
• A track record of building pipelines for highly specialized and hard-to-fill engineering roles.
• Experience owning full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, engaging, screening, and closing candidates.
• Strong partnership skills and the ability to earn the trust of engineering leaders and provide valued insights.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while staying organized, adaptable, and solutions-focused as priorities evolve.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain thoughtful processes and strong communication.
• A tech-forward mindset and enthusiasm for using modern recruiting tools and AI to increase impact.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle searches for Senior and Staff+ roles across Engineering, balancing speed with quality.
• Build candidate pipelines through thoughtful outreach, market insight, and ongoing engagement with top-tier engineers.
• Guide candidates through the hiring process, providing a smooth, transparent, and positive experience from first conversation to close.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, refine talent profiles, and build effective, consistent interview processes.
• Use creative, data-aware sourcing strategies to find high-impact, high-growth engineers, including candidates who are not actively looking.
• Help strengthen Rippling’s engineering talent brand and make the company a compelling choice for world-class builders.

What This Job Offers

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