Principal Technical Recruiter

Location: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Birmingham, or TampaAbout the OpportunityOur client is a well-established financial technology company entering one of the most exciting chapters in its history.Backed by private equity and operating with the agility of a growth-stage company, they're investing heavily in technology, AI, product innovation, and organizational transformation. With hundreds of millions in annual revenue and an ambitious roadmap ahead, they're building the next generation of their business—and talent will be at the center of that transformation.They're looking for a Principal Technical Recruiter who wants far more than simply filling positions. This is an opportunity to help build a modern Talent Acquisition function, influence hiring strategy, partner directly with senior leadership, and leave a lasting mark on how the organization attracts exceptional talent.If you enjoy solving complex hiring challenges, partnering with executive leaders, embracing AI, and helping build recruiting functions that scale, this role offers tremendous visibility and impact.What You'll DoAs the Principal Technical Recruiter, you'll own full-cycle recruiting for many of the company's most strategic technical hires while helping elevate Talent Acquisition across the organization.You'll partner closely with HR leadership and executive stakeholders to:Lead end-to-end recruiting for Engineering, Product, Data, AI/ML, Security, and other technical organizationsDevelop recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill and business-critical rolesServe as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and executive leadershipBuild proactive talent pipelines before hiring needs ariseDrive exceptional candidate experiences from first conversation through offer acceptanceLeverage AI-powered recruiting tools, sourcing automation, and market intelligence to improve hiring outcomesInfluence workforce planning discussions and hiring prioritiesProvide competitive market insights around talent availability, compensation, and hiring trendsHelp modernize recruiting processes, interview practices, and operational excellencePartner with external search firms and recruiting vendors when appropriateContinuously improve recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and hiring manager satisfactionWhat Makes This Role DifferentThis isn't a recruiting role where you'll inherit a mature process and simply keep it running.You'll have the opportunity to:Help shape the future of Talent AcquisitionIntroduce new ideas, technology, and AI into recruiting workflowsBuild scalable recruiting strategies for a rapidly evolving businessPartner directly with executives on organizational growthRecruit for highly visible technical leadership positionsInfluence how the company hires as it continues through significant transformationIf you're someone who enjoys building, improving, and creating—not just maintaining—this is the kind of opportunity that rarely becomes available.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who combines strong technical recruiting expertise with business acumen and executive presence.Ideal candidates will have:10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experienceSignificant experience recruiting Engineering, Product, Data, Security, AI/ML, and other technical talentSuccess recruiting senior and executive-level technical leadersExperience working in high-growth, technology, fintech, SaaS, or private equity-backed organizationsA consultative approach with the confidence to influence hiring decisionsStrong sourcing capabilities across LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and modern recruiting technologiesExperience leveraging AI to improve recruiting efficiency and candidate qualityA data-driven mindset with the ability to translate recruiting metrics into actionable business insightsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsExperience with modern ATS platforms such as Workday or similar enterprise systemsWhy You'll Love This OpportunityJoin a company investing heavily in technology and innovationPlay a key role in building the future of Talent AcquisitionPartner directly with executive leadership on strategic hiring initiativesRecruit for highly impactful technical organizationsWork in a collaborative environment where new ideas are welcomedGain exposure to transformation initiatives, organizational design, and future M&A activityEnjoy meaningful autonomy with the support and visibility to make a real impactThrively InsightThis is an outstanding opportunity for someone who still loves being hands-on in recruiting but wants a bigger seat at the table. You'll continue recruiting top technical talent while helping define the strategy, processes, and technology that shape the future of Talent Acquisition. If you've been looking for a role where you can influence how an organization hires—not just who it hires—this is exactly that opportunity.