Staff Technical Recruiter, Tinder
4 Month Contract
$75 - $80 an hour
2 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA or West Hollywood, CA)
Swipe-based dating app
Open for applications
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$75 - $80 an hour
2 days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA or West Hollywood, CA)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power and inspire realconnectionsby making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably in a high-growth tech environment
- Strong understanding of technical roles and the ability to evaluate technical skills (specifically in Android and iOS)
- Proficiency in using various sourcing tools and techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with ATS software (e.g. Lever, Greenhouse)
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers
- Experience leading end-to end recruitment processes and experience developing comprehensive recruitment strategies for niche roles
- Successful management of high-level candidate negotiations
- Utilizes data driven insights to lead cross-functional recruitment improvements
Desirable
- Experiencing recruiting for a mobile-first, high scale company
- Full life-cycle recruiting experience for iOS and android positions
- Experience mentoring others and/or team leadership experience
- Subject matter expert in engineering talent acquisition
- Demonstrates successful cross-functional partnerships, across both Engineering Leadership, Talent Acquisition, and HRBPs
What the job involves
- Contract duration is 4 months
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to support our hiring efforts on a contract basis
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in recruiting for technical roles, specifically managing full-lifecycle recruitment
- This role will involve partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs, sourcing and screening candidates, and ensuring a seamless hiring process
- Additionally, this Senior Technical Recruiter will primarily support iOS and android positions, but may also support other technical disciplines including Machine Learning, Web, Backend, and Data engineering as needed
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical role requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies
- Source and attract candidates through various channels
- Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to evaluate candidates’ technical skills, experience, and values-add
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from posting job openings to extending offers and negotiating terms
- Provide an excellent candidate experience by maintaining clear and timely communication throughout the recruitment process
- Utilize ATS (Lever) to track and manage candidate progress
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sing-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionized the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalize on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
42% female employees
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company values
- We prioritize member safety: At Tinder, our top priority is to build an authentic, equitable, and respectful community
- We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members: The best thing about Tinder is that it caters to lots of differnt people and many different types of interactions
- We encourage authenticity to nurture a trustworthy, collaborative environment: We're honest and open in all we do. Our humanity inspires us to be real with one another and to stay true to who we are, so we can feel confident interacting and collaborating with others
- We never stand still. We're inspired to build for what's next: We must constantly innovate, experiment, and learn. We strive to set a higher standard for our products, our teams, and ourselves. We eagerly seek, accept, and give feedback with cando and kindness so we can continue to grow personally and professionally
- We champion and rally behind big ideas: We empower people to think and act differently, and to be unafraid to have a strong point of view. We’re willing to risk being wrong so that we can figure out what’s right. If we aren’t creating things that make us a little bit uncomfortable, then we likely won’t make a dent in the universe
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jonathan Badeen
(Co-Founder)Previously Director of Design at Casting Networks before starting Tinder in 2012. Served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Tinder from 2016 to 2022.
Sean Rad
(Co-Founder)Received an honorary degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Founder of Rad Fund.
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