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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Senior Technical Recruiter (6-month Fixed-Term Contract)

Braze Chicago Hybrid senior contract

Salary

$91,000 - $143,000 per year

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Description

At Braze, we're a customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. We're seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to help build and scale our PDE (Product, Design, and Engineering) teams.

Responsibilities We're looking for a world-class Senior Technical Recruiter to design and execute customized recruiting strategies while serving as a Talent Partner for our hiring managers. You will:

  • Manage high-volume, high-impact searches with minimal guidance, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving and resourcefulness across all stages of the hiring journey.
  • Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies using data from tools like Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve our practices.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders by facilitating dialogue.
  • Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques to elevate your searches.
  • Act as a thought partner to hiring managers across all organizational levels, including executive leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Maintain a stellar candidate experience at every stage, ensuring each technical candidate feels respected, valued, and well-informed.
  • Drive new and impactful operational processes within the TA team, embracing a solution-oriented and growth mindset to solve complex scenarios.
  • Act as a Change Agent, effectively communicating the rationale behind new processes and enabling and encouraging others to adapt to them.
  • Seamlessly work across departments, offering support to other teams during hiring spikes.
  • Mentor and guide more junior team members, leading by example and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment, ideally with a high-growth startup.
  • Successful track record of hiring technical talent, with experience across skillsets including software engineering, product management, and design.
  • Deep understanding of recruitment metrics and the ability to use data effectively to drive strategic decisions.
  • Proven experience in independently partnering with and influencing executive leadership on hiring initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge and interest in technology and engineering.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation that may include equity.
  • Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
  • Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave.
  • Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend.
  • A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
  • Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching.
  • Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze.
  • Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®.

Skills

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