Who you are
- 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on technical roles (software engineering, data/ML, product management)
- A track record of success in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, preferably in tech or SaaS
- Technical fluency: you understand tech stacks and engineering and product team structures well enough to calibrate with leaders and engage candidates credibly
- Deep expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, GitHub and other technical communities, and building engaged talent pipelines
- A consultative mindset with a history of earning trust and influencing hiring managers and business leaders
- The ability to connect the dots between a single hire and the broader success of the business
- A commitment to delivering a strong hiring manager experience: you proactively share pipeline updates, candidate feedback, and market insights on a regular cadence, so hiring managers always know where their search stands and what comes next
- Exceptional communication skills; you're equally comfortable advising a senior leader, negotiating an offer, or giving constructive feedback
- A high sense of urgency balanced with a commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detail
- Resilience, adaptability, and a positive, problem-solving attitude
- A genuine passion for creating positive and inclusive experiences for every candidate
- A data-driven approach to understanding your pipeline and improving your results
What the job involves
- As a Technical Recruiter at DAT, you will serve as a strategic talent partner to our Product and Technology teams during a critical growth phase for North America's largest freight marketplace
- This is a 9-month contract role, eligible for benefits. You'll provide immediate recruiting expertise to support key Product and Engineering hiring initiatives
- You'll act as a talent consultant to hiring managers, delivering market intelligence, challenging conventional thinking, and building targeted strategies to attract exceptional, diverse talent
- As the face of DAT to candidates, you will ensure every interaction reflects our commitment to a seamless, transparent experience
- Be a Strategic Talent Advisor:
- Own the full-cycle recruiting process for Product, Engineering, Data, and other technical roles
- Go beyond the job description to understand the needs of your hiring teams, acting as a consultant to define role requirements, success profiles, and technical interview strategies
- Use data and market insights to guide and influence leaders, helping them make informed hiring decisions in a competitive tech market
- Champion the Candidate Experience:
- Create a world-class experience for every candidate, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and respected at every stage
- Serve as the primary guide for candidates, providing clear communication, timely feedback, and a genuine connection to DAT's mission and values
- Manage the offer process, from creating competitive compensation packages to closing top talent with empathy and expertise
- Turn every interaction into a branding opportunity, leaving candidates with a positive impression regardless of the outcome
- Drive Recruiting Excellence:
- Leverage your sourcing expertise to find and engage the passive technical talent that others can't
- Maintain impeccable data integrity in Greenhouse, understanding that good data fuels smart decisions and process improvements
- Continuously look for ways to improve our hiring processes, from technical interview structure to candidate feedback loops
Benefits
- Remote/hybrid flexibility
- 20 days PTO from day one, plus 10 paid holidays annually
- Wellness allowance
- Parental leave
- Career development paths
- Leadership training, mentorship programs, education reimbursement & industry certifications
- Performance bonuses & annual merit increases
- Immediate 401(k) matching
- Stock purchase program
- Premium health coverage, plus dental & vision
- Mental health support
- FSA/HSA options
- Life insurance