Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract with Option to Hire)

October 4, 2026
US
  • We’re looking for an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to join VGS on a 6–12 month contract and help support our growing Engineering organization. This person will own a portfolio of technical roles end-to-end and partner closely with hiring managers to identify, engage, and close exceptional talent
  • This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities move quickly and recruiters are expected to operate with a high level of ownership and autonomy. Depending on VGS’s growth trajectory and hiring needs, there is potential for this position to convert to a full-time role
  • Own full-cycle recruiting across multiple technical roles, from kickoff and sourcing through offer and close
  • Partner closely with Engineering leaders and hiring managers to define profiles, develop recruiting strategies, and keep searches moving
  • Proactively source and engage highly qualified passive technical talent
  • Conduct recruiter screens and effectively assess both technical alignment and overall fit
  • Manage multiple searches and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Create a strong candidate experience throughout the entire interview process
  • Use recruiting data and funnel metrics to identify challenges and adjust search strategies
  • Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within our ATS
  • Help improve recruiting processes, interview practices, and hiring efficiency as we scale

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • VGS stock options
  • 401k plan, with employer matching 4% and immediate vesting of employer match
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (dependent and healthcare FSA)
  • Flexible work hours and flexible PTO
  • 11 US company holidays
  • Eligibility for health benefits starts on Day 1!
  • New hire home office set up allowance
  • Professional learning reimbursement- Experience working in a fast-paced startup, high-growth technology company, or similarly dynamic environment is required
  • Strong hiring manager partnership and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable independently managing multiple searches at different stages
  • Ability to move quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and operate with limited oversight
  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on technical/engineering hiring
  • Excellent communication, organization, and candidate management skills
  • Strong sourcing skills and demonstrated ability to identify and engage passive technical talent
  • Proven experience recruiting for roles such as Software Engineering, Infrastructure, SRE, Platform Engineering, or other highly technical positions
  • Experience with tokenization, payment processing, or security products
  • A knack for out-of-the-box thinking that thrives in a fast-paced startup environment
  • BA/BS degree
  • Experience with Lever is highly preferred