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HeadwayHeadwaySan Francisco, CA

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Senior Technical Recruiter partnering with Engineering leaders at Headway to run full-cycle searches, build high-quality pipelines, advise on hiring strategy, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences in a high-growth environment.

121k – 190k
Remote5+ YOERecruiting

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Run full-cycle searches across the engineering org, driving everything from intake to offer while partnering closely with sourcers, coordinators, and hiring teams.
  • Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, advising on role definition, search strategy, market realities, and funnel expectations.
  • Use data to diagnose and improve search, quickly refining the approach and/or process as needed to accelerate progress.
  • Build Olympic-level pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies.
  • Ensure every search follows a structured, inclusive process that raises the hiring bar and improves consistency across teams.
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through every step of the process.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth, tech-enabled environments (in-house or blended agency).
  • Deep experience hiring engineering roles.
  • Operate as a business partner, using market insights and data to guide hiring managers toward better, faster decisions.
  • Break down complex searches into clear plans, diagnosing bottlenecks and proposing solutions proactively.
  • Manage multiple searches with structure, balancing high volume with attention to detail and predictable execution.
  • Think creatively about sourcing to find and engage top technical talent.
  • Care about operational excellence with a focus on constantly improving your workflow and reducing friction for candidates and stakeholders.
  • Communicate clearly and with presence, whether aligning with hiring managers or guiding candidates through the process.

Skills

Technical RecruitingFull-Cycle RecruitingSourcingTalent PipeliningCandidate ExperienceHiring StrategyStakeholder ManagementData-Driven RecruitingEngineering Hiring

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