SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER
At Current, we’re on a mission to enable our members to create better financial outcomes for themselves. Headquartered in NYC, we’re a leading U.S. fintech and one of the fastest growing companies with over 5 million members. No matter your title, we’re a team that collaborates on building great products and making an impact together.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a results-oriented Technical Recruiter to join our engineering talent team. While data is important, execution is paramount. This role is explicitly focused on identifying, engaging, and closing top-tier Backend and Mobile engineers. You will partner directly with Hiring Managers to dissect complex technical requirements and build a pipeline of talent that raises the bar for our engineering organization.
- Design and execute robust sourcing strategies to uncover passive talent for Backend (Java, Go, Python) and Mobile (iOS/Swift, Android/Kotlin) roles.
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process with a focus on speed, quality, and closing high-caliber engineers.
- Collaborate deeply with hiring managers to understand technical nuances, team dynamics, and calibrate searches in real-time.
- Screen candidates for actual technical competency, assessing their grasp of distributed systems or mobile architecture before moving them forward.
- Engage technical candidates across multiple channels (GitHub, StackOverflow, niche forums) using creative and personalized approaches.
- Provide a best-in-class candidate experience, acting as an advocate and guide from the first outreach to the final offer.
- Serve as a positive ambassador of our company and culture to all candidates.
The base salary for this role is $100,000 - $130,000.
ABOUT YOU:
- 2+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with a specific focus on Backend and Mobile engineering roles.
- Hunter mentality; you prefer proactive sourcing and engaging with candidates over building reports and analyzing data.
- Strong technical fluency; you understand the difference between languages and frameworks and can vet candidates credibly.
- Expert knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, X-ray sourcing, and creative outreach techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of negotiating complex offers.
- Experience with Greenhouse ATS is a plus.
- Genuine passion for the "chase" and building world-class engineering teams.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity in the form of stock options
- 401(k) plan
- Discretionary performance bonus program
- Biannual performance reviews
- Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100% for you and your dependents
- Flexible time off and paid holidays
- Generous parental leave policy
- Commuter benefits
- Fitness benefits
- Healthcare and Dependent care FSA benefit
- Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health
- Healthcare advocacy program for all employees
- Access to mental health apps
- Team building activities
- Our modern Chelsea-based office with open floor plan, stocked kitchen, and catered lunches
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