- We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Sr. Manager, Technical Recruiting to build and lead the technical recruiting function at Function Health
- Operating as a player-coach, you will personally lead critical technical searches while leading and building a high-performing technical recruiting team as Function continues to scale
- Reporting to the VP of Talent Acquisition, you will own full-lifecycle recruiting for engineering, data science, machine learning, infrastructure, and other technical disciplines
- You will partner closely with engineering and product leadership to develop sourcing strategies, build scalable hiring processes, and ensure we attract world-class technical talent that matches the ambition of our mission
- Own and execute full-lifecycle technical recruiting across engineering, data science, ML/AI, infrastructure, and security disciplines, from intake through offer close
- Hire, coach, mentor, and develop technical recruiters, establishing a high-performance recruiting organization with consistent hiring practices, strong candidate experience, and a culture of continuous improvement
- Leverage AI-powered tools and automation to improve recruiting efficiency, reducing manual work and enabling the team to operate at greater scale while continuously improving and evaluating AI-enabled recruiting tools and workflows that improve sourcing effectiveness, candidate engagement, recruiter productivity, and data-driven decision-making
- Partner with engineering and product leadership (including SVP of Engineering) to deeply understand team structures, roadmaps, and hiring priorities, translating business needs into targeted talent strategies
- Build and optimize scalable recruiting processes, tooling, and workflows that support rapid, high-quality hiring as Function scales
- Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of passive technical talent, leveraging market mapping, competitive intelligence, and creative outreach
- Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on market trends, compensation benchmarking, interview best practices, and candidate experience
- Define and track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, source effectiveness, quality of hire) and use data to continuously improve outcomes
- Champion a world-class candidate experience at every touchpoint, ensuring Function’s employer brand is represented with clarity and care
- Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition and People team initiatives, including employer branding, and onboarding partnerships
Benefits
- 401k Match
- Choose your own holidays
- Health Insurance- You thrive in ambiguity, move with urgency, and are energized by building systems and processes from the ground up
- If you are looking for meaningful challenges, dynamic work, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we would love to meet you
- This role is best suited for those energized by fast-paced environments, excited to build in a high-growth setting, and deeply motivated by our mission at Function
- As an early leader on the Talent team, your impact will be felt across the organization as we scale from hundreds of employees to thousands
- The ideal candidate brings deep experience recruiting in high-growth technology environments and is comfortable operating as both a strategic leader and an individual contributor
- You are AI-forward in how you work, continually leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve sourcing, streamline recruiting operations, enhance decision-making, and increase both individual and team productivity at scale
- Deep understanding of the technical talent landscape, including compensation trends, competitive dynamics, and sourcing channels
- Experience building recruiting infrastructure from scratch or significantly scaling an existing function
- Strong business acumen and the ability to translate organizational strategy into actionable recruiting plans
- Proficiency with modern ATS platforms (GEM, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, or similar) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels, from individual engineers to C-suite leaders
- 7+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience, with at least 4 years focused on technical recruiting (software engineering, data/ML, infrastructure)
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership or senior IC role within a recruiting function, with demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate team performance
- Proven track record of hiring senior and staff-level engineers in competitive, high-growth startup or technology environments
- While the core competencies are essential, the following qualifications will distinguish exceptional candidates:
- Experience recruiting in healthtech, biotech, or regulated industries
- AI-forward mindset with a passion for adopting emerging technologies to increase efficiency, improve decision-making, and scale recruiting impact
- Background in recruiting for AI/ML-specific roles and understanding of the specialized talent pools involved
- Experience partnering with executive leadership on organizational design and workforce planning
- Prior experience at a company during a Series B through Series D growth phase
- Familiarity with employer branding strategy and content development