Lead Sourcer, Chime
$130-180k
Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package
4 days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Posted today
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Posted today
$130-180k
Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of technical sourcing experience
- Experience recruiting for engineering or other technical roles
- A strong understanding of technical roles, terminology, and engineering stacks
- Experience identifying and engaging niche technical talent across all levels, from individual contributors to senior leadership
- Experience partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and influence search direction
- Strong communication and candidate management skills
- Curiosity about emerging recruiting technologies, including experience experimenting with AI recruiting tools
What the job involves
- We’re hiring a Lead Technical Sourcer to help hire exceptional engineers at Chime. In this role, you’ll partner closely with recruiters and engineering leaders to develop thoughtful sourcing strategies and engage hard-to-find talent at every level, from individual contributors to senior leadership
- You’ll maintain a high bar for the candidate experience while mentoring other sourcers and strengthening how we identify and engage technical talent across Chime
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies for a variety of technical and leadership roles
- Build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through proactive outreach, talent mapping, referrals, and other creative sourcing channels
- Serve as a strategic talent advisor by sharing market insights, calibrating candidate profiles, and recommending adjustments based on pipeline data
- Deliver a thoughtful, high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Regularly track and analyze pipeline health, sourcing performance, and conversion data to ensure progress and inform internal stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and experiment with emerging tools, including AI-enabled recruiting technology
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
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Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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