Senior Product Recruiter

Description

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.

Plaid’s EPD Recruiting team builds the talent foundation that powers our mission to unlock financial freedom for everyone. We cover technical recruiting across Engineering, Product, Design, Data, and Security. Within that, our team owns Product and Design recruiting. We are responsible for delivering world-class talent through pragmatic, data-informed, and principle-aligned recruiting practices that help Plaid scale with intention.

About the role

We are hiring a Product Recruiter to support Plaid’s growing Product organization. Product Managers at Plaid are builders, thinkers, and connectors who shape how millions of people experience financial freedom — and this role is key to bringing that talent in.

As a senior, full-cycle recruiter, you will partner closely with Product and Engineering leaders to drive recruiting efforts from sourcing through close. You will own searches end to end, manage pipelines, guide hiring teams, and provide data-driven insights that help leaders make smarter hiring decisions. You will act as a trusted advisor to your stakeholders while championing a candidate-first experience that reflects Plaid’s values at every touchpoint.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity where your work will directly influence how Plaid builds its product organization and scales to meet ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Product Management roles (PM to Sr. PM) from sourcing and outreach through final rounds and offer close.
• Partner directly with Product and Engineering leaders to define role requirements, design interview processes, and drive hiring strategies.
• Build and manage strong candidate pipelines using creative sourcing, networking, and market mapping.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing data, market insights, and feedback to guide decision-making.
• Lead debriefs and manage closing strategies that align with Plaid’s hiring bar and candidate experience standards.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to identify bottlenecks and continuously improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with sourcers, coordinators, and cross-functional partners to ensure a seamless and consistent recruiting experience.
• Represent Plaid’s culture and mission authentically throughout the recruiting process.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience hiring Product Managers.
• Deep understanding of product management disciplines, including strategy, execution, and technical fluency.
• Strong sourcing capability with experience identifying and engaging top PM talent in competitive markets.
• Proven success partnering with senior product leaders to shape hiring decisions and influence outcomes.
• 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.
• Candidate-first approach with a focus on empathy, transparency, and thoughtful communication.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience partnering strategically with C-suite and senior executives, providing counsel on talent strategy and market insights.
• Experience in a client lead or embedded recruiting model (acting as a strategic partner to product teams).
• Exposure to high-growth SaaS or fintech recruiting environments.
• Experience building recruiting playbooks or process improvements for Product hiring.
• Familiarity with inclusive hiring practices and strategies for building diverse product teams.
• Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
• Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.
• Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.