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Plaid is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support its growing Engineering organization. You will own full-cycle recruiting across General Software Engineer (GenSWE) pipelines, partnering closely with technical and business leaders to drive searches from sourcing through offer close.
As a full-cycle recruiter, you will build and manage high-quality candidate pipelines, design and execute recruiting strategies, and provide data-driven insights that guide hiring decisions. You will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders while championing a candidate-first experience that reflects Plaid's values and high standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
Plaid powers financial connectivity for millions of users and thousands of companies including Venmo, SoFi, Fortune 500 companies, and major banks. The company's network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe. Founded in 2013, Plaid is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4 to 6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience hiring technical talent in-house
- Strong sourcing capability with experience identifying and engaging engineering, data, or security candidates in competitive markets
- Proven success partnering with senior technical stakeholders to shape hiring decisions and influence outcomes
- Deep understanding of technical roles and disciplines, including fluency in Full Stack or Backend skill sets
- Skilled closer with experience negotiating offers and managing candidate relationships through final stages
- Data-driven mindset; comfortable using recruiting metrics and market insights to inform decisions and recommend process improvements
- Candidate-first approach with a focus on empathy, transparency, and consistent communication
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
