Technical Recruiter, Runway

• 4+ years of technical recruiting experience, especially in startups or high-growth companies, with a proven track record of identifying, qualifying, and closing exceptional technical talent
• Startup DNA - You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where you're building systems from scratch and not afraid to try something new
• A sourcing superpower - You're skilled at discovering hidden talent through advanced search techniques and creative sourcing channels. You know how to find candidates who aren't actively looking and get them excited about new opportunities
• Data-driven approach - You track the right metrics, use data to optimize your process, and can forecast pipeline health and hiring timelines
• Technical fluency - You can speak credibly with engineers, product managers, and designers about their work, assess technical skills effectively, and understand what it takes to build out a great team
• Strategic mindset - You balance high-volume recruiting with maintaining quality, anticipate roadblocks proactively, and you're comfortable advising hiring managers on hiring strategy, market trends, and talent density
• Outstanding communication skills - You deliver high-quality recruiting experiences while respecting candidates' and hiring managers' time. You're a team player who's comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Commitment to inclusive hiring - You're passionate about building diverse teams and have experience implementing strategies to source and engage candidates from across all backgrounds
• Process-building experience - You’re comfortable working collaboratively in a modern ATS. You've built or helped refine recruiting processes, interview frameworks, and you know how to scale without sacrificing candidate experience

Desirable

• You'll be the specialist who brings top engineering talent through the door—sourcing exceptional candidates, managing the full recruiting lifecycle, and delivering outstanding candidate experiences
• You'll partner closely with our Head of Talent and engineering hiring managers, owning end-to-end recruiting for engineering roles while helping us scale our technical team
• Own the full recruiting lifecycle for all engineering, product, and design roles (whether full-stack engineers, product managers, or designers) ensuring a thoughtful and engaging candidate experience from first touch to offer acceptance
• Serve as a candidate's first impression of Runway, sharing our mission, values, and culture in ways that inspire them to engage with us
• Track key recruiting metrics and leverage data to measure effectiveness, pipeline health, forecast hiring needs, and drive continuous improvement in our hiring strategies
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing
• Partner with hiring managers on role scoping and interview processes (vs. "advising on strategy")
• Ensure exceptional candidate experience from first touch through offer acceptance
• Source and engage passive candidates through creative outreach strategies, leveraging advanced search techniques, technical communities, and diverse sourcing channels to build strong talent pipelines
• Build long-term relationships with candidates and technical communities, creating ongoing pipelines for future hiring needs
• Continue Runway's commitment to a diverse team by supporting inclusive sourcing practices