Senior / Principal Technical Recruiter

$148,800 - $185,000/Yr

Ro - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

We are seeking a Senior / Principal Technical Recruiter to join our dynamic Talent team. This role is crucial for managing senior-level searches and engaging with VP+ and C-suite stakeholders to build effective partnerships across the Tech and People organizations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sourcing and hiring high-caliber technical talent across various disciplines, including software engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. You will play a critical role in shaping our team by identifying and engaging talent that contributes to the diversity and success of our teams at Ro, while facilitating a seamless hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles, from job requisition to offer acceptance.
• Lead and implement innovative recruitment strategies and develop targeted outreach plans to identify and attract exceptional technical talent.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, AI-driven approaches, and niche job platforms, to proactively build talent pipelines.
• Champion and embed diversity-focused sourcing strategies to attract and engage a diverse candidate pool, ensuring inclusive hiring practices.
• Engage and build relationships with stakeholders across the Tech org, including VP+ and C-suite leadership.
• Provide expert guidance to hiring managers and other key stakeholders in a consultative approach.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the People and Talent teams.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior team members as needed.
• Design and own structured, competency-based interview practices and refine processes to optimize candidate experience and recruiting impact.
• Analyze recruiting metrics to identify roadblocks and develop strategic solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Subject-matter expertise in Software Engineering, Mobile (iOS), Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
• Experience in scaling startups or high-growth companies with evolving processes.
• Proven ability to effectively partner with, guide, and coach hiring managers and interviewers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of structured interview processes and recruitment process optimization.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruiting process.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment metrics.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working closely with senior leadership and People Partners.
• Expert-level sourcing capabilities using creative, multi-platform strategies.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements
• Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness