Recruiting Manager, Engineering

About the Role

The role entails leading and inspiring a team of recruiters focused on engineering hiring, setting clear expectations, and fostering high performance. You will partner closely with senior leaders and executives across the organization to align on hiring priorities, headcount planning, and long-term talent strategy. Your expertise in recruitment will enable Plaid to scale thoughtfully while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience.

What You Will Do

• Lead and inspire a team of recruiters focused on engineering hiring, setting clear expectations and fostering high performance
• Partner closely with senior leaders and executives across the organization to align on hiring priorities, headcount planning, and long-term talent strategy
• Own and operationalize recruiting processes at scale, ensuring they are efficient, consistent, data-driven, and candidate-first
• Identify gaps and bottlenecks in the hiring process, propose creative solutions, and implement best practices that improve quality, speed, and experience
• Drive strong hiring outcomes by balancing business urgency with thoughtful, inclusive, and high-bar recruiting standards
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across the organization, serving as a strategic advisor on hiring, market trends, and talent strategy
• Coach and develop senior recruiters, influencing executives through data and insights
• Continuously improve recruiting processes to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes at scale
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to develop and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide data-driven insights to inform hiring decisions
• Develop and manage the recruitment budget, ensuring effective use of resources

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of technical recruiting leadership experience
• 6+ years of total recruiting experience
• Proven success partnering with senior leaders during periods of growth and leading process improvements
• Experience operationalizing engineering or technical recruiting at scale, with strong knowledge of best practices in hiring
• Ability to critically evaluate recruiting processes, propose improvements, and lead change management
• Track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams, with a leadership style rooted in collaboration, ownership, and curiosity
• A candidate-first philosophy with the ability to balance speed, quality, and experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization

Nice to Have

• Experience with recruitment technology and tools, such as applicant tracking systems and recruitment marketing platforms
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion best practices in recruitment
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI
• Certification in recruitment or human resources, such as a PHR or SHRM-CP
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Equity options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Remote work options and stipend
• Professional development opportunities and training budget
• Access to the latest recruitment technology and tools
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals

• To stand out in the application process, be sure to highlight your experience with data-driven recruitment practices and process improvements.
• Showcase your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including senior leaders and executives.
• When preparing for the interview, research the company's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how your experience and skills align with these principles.
• Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with recruitment technology and tools, as well as your knowledge of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• Consider creating a portfolio or examples of your work, such as recruitment strategies or process improvements, to demonstrate your skills and experience.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, such as what the company's approach is to diversity and inclusion, or what the typical career path is for a recruiting manager.
• Be sure to research the company's salary range and benefits package, and be prepared to negotiate based on your experience and qualifications.