Technical 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.

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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.