Are you a seasoned Lead Technical Recruiter? In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a versatile team and play a key role in crafting the future of Ripple. You will work closely with our Talent Acquisition team to develop and implement a sophisticated recruiting strategy that aligns with our strategic objectives, while providing an exceptional candidate experience for high‑stakes talent. Join us and be part of a company that is revolutionizing the way we think about global payments through innovative engineering!
What You’ll Do
* Own the specialized recruiting process from sourcing to complex offer negotiations for Quantitative Engineering and Algorithmic Trading positions.
* Develop high‑level strategies to meet aggressive hiring goals, working alongside Engineering Leads to align technical priorities and performance objectives.
* Plan out‑of‑the‑box sourcing strategies to attract elite talent from niche environments like Kaggle, GitHub, ArXiv, competitive programming forums (Codeforces), and quantitative finance conferences (NeurIPS, ICML).
* Ensure a white‑glove candidate experience, keeping sophisticated candidates advised and well‑prepared for rigorous technical assessments throughout the entire process.
* Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand the nuances of specific quant stacks, modeling requirements, and performance engineering needs.
* Own and drive the intake meeting, interview team kick‑off, and technical debrief process to ensure a data‑driven hiring bar.
* Deliver weekly performance analytics and progress reports to hiring managers and senior leadership.
Requirements
* 7+ years of proven experience in recruiting, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on Quantitative Engineering, High‑Frequency Trading (HFT), or Machine Learning talent.
* A blend of agency (specialized search) and in‑house startup experience is preferred to navigate both high‑volume and high‑touch environments.
* Strong sourcing skills with a proven track record of converting passive, highly‑compensated talent into hires.
* Experience using niche channels to source candidates, including math Olympiads, research labs, and diversity‑in‑STEM academic events.
* Self‑starter mentality who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with exceptional organizational precision.
* In‑depth knowledge of the quantitative tech stack, including proficiency in discussing C++, Python (NumPy/Pandas), Rust, Low‑Latency systems, and Distributed Computing.
* Experienced Bay Area or Financial Hub recruiter with extensive knowledge of the competitive landscape in FinTech and quantitative hedge funds.
* Expertise in the tools of the trade: Greenhouse (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, specialized sourcing tools (e.g., Entelo, SeekOut), and technical repositories like GitHub.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to "speak the language" of PhDs and elite engineers.
Core Skills: Payments, Hiring, Github, Machine Learning, Python. Other Skills: Numpy, Pandas, Rust, ATS. Seniority: Lead.
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