The ad says“Deep understanding of technical roles and disciplines, including fluency in Full Stack or Backend skill sets”
The ad says“Deep understanding of technical roles and disciplines, including fluency in Full Stack or Backend skill sets”
The ad says“We are hiring a Technical Recruiter to support Plaid’s growing Engineering organization. You will own full-cycle recruiting across a few GenSWE pipelines”
The ad says“Familiarity with inclusive hiring practices and experience building diverse technical pipelines”
The ad says“Skilled closer with experience negotiating offers and managing candidate relationships through final stages”
The ad says“Build, manage, and nurture diverse candidate pipelines through creative sourcing, networking, and market research”
We are hiring a Technical Recruiter to support Plaid’s growing Engineering organization. You will own full-cycle recruiting across a few GenSWE pipelines
As a full-cycle recruiter, you will partner closely with technical and business leaders to drive searches from sourcing through close. You will build and manage high-quality pipelines, design and execute recruiting strategies, and provide data-driven insights that guide hiring decisions.
You will act as a trusted advisor to your stakeholders while championing a candidate-first experience that reflects Plaid’s values and high standards
This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity where your work will directly influence how Plaid builds its technical organization and scales to meet ambitious goals
Own full-cycle recruiting for GenSWE roles, from sourcing and outreach through final rounds and offer close
Build, manage, and nurture diverse candidate pipelines through creative sourcing, networking, and market research
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing data, market insights, and structured feedback to guide decision-making
Lead candidate debriefs, manage closing strategies, and ensure decisions align with Plaid’s hiring bar and candidate experience standards
Track and analyze recruiting metrics to identify bottlenecks, improve funnel conversion, and enhance efficiency
Collaborate with sourcers, coordinators, and cross-functional partners to deliver a consistent and seamless candidate experience
Represent Plaid’s culture and mission authentically throughout the recruiting process
Benefits
Vibrant offices in SF, NYC, and Raleigh-Durham—with catered meals, happy hours, and clubs to keep you connected
Competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and support for fertility, mental health, and parental leave
Lifestyle perks including home office stipends, daycare support, and commuting benefits like CitiBike and Lyft
Preferred experience
Proven success partnering with senior technical stakeholders to shape hiring decisions and influence outcomes
Candidate-first approach with a focus on empathy, transparency, and consistent communication
Skilled closer with experience negotiating offers and managing candidate relationships through final stages
Deep understanding of technical roles and disciplines, including fluency in Full Stack or Backend skill sets
Strong sourcing capability with experience identifying and engaging engineering, data, or security candidates in competitive markets
Data-driven mindset; comfortable using recruiting metrics and market insights to inform decisions and recommend process improvements
4 to 6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience hiring technical talent in-house
Exposure to fintech, SaaS, or high-growth technology recruiting environments
Experience in an embedded or client lead recruiting model, acting as a strategic partner to hiring teams
Familiarity with inclusive hiring practices and experience building diverse technical pipelines
Demonstrated success improving recruiting programs or playbooks that enhance candidate experience and process scalability
