Senior Manager, Technical Recruiting

Affirm, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stipends for tech setup

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Recruiting to lead recruiting across EMEA and scale our engineering talent globally.

You will guide a high-performing team, shape regional hiring plans, and partner with senior leaders to drive strategic hiring initiatives. You will translate business priorities into scalable recruitment strategies, use analytics to optimize the funnel, and collaborate across People teams to create a best-in-class candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading full-cycle technical recruiting for engineering and technical roles at scale.
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing recruiting teams.
• Deep knowledge of the EMEA talent market, with UK, Poland, and Spain experience preferred.
• Experience building hiring strategies in new or emerging markets with developing recruiting networks.
• Strong executive presence to influence senior leaders with data and market insights.
• Proven ability to guide teams through growth while delivering hiring results.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a recruiting team by setting expectations and providing feedback.
• Own the recruiting strategy for EMEA, aligning hiring plans with business priorities.
• Partner with technical and cross-functional leaders to translate plans into scalable hiring strategies.
• Influence directors and VPs with data, insights, and strategic guidance.
• Use analytics to identify trends, improve funnel performance, and forecast risks.
• Collaborate with Talent Brand, Talent Operations, Compensation, and other People teams for a seamless experience.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders through proactive talent advice.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Leadership

EMEA market knowledge

Executive stakeholder influence

Data-driven recruiting

Job description

At the company, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

About the People Team:

The People team helps affirmers cultivate a high-performing, inclusive organization. We focus on three core areas: attracting talent aligned to our mission, enabling growth through people and team development, and retaining employees through thoughtful experiences and rewards. We develop the company’s people programs and systems to create a workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully. By investing in our people, we create a long-term advantage for the business.

About the Role:

As Senior Manager, Technical Recruiting, you’ll lead recruiting across EMEA, guiding a high-performing team that helps the company attract exceptional Engineering talent and scale internationally. Your work will strengthen our global hiring strategy and enable the teams advancing the company’s mission.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters by setting clear expectations, providing thoughtful feedback, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture
• Own the recruiting strategy for EMEA, aligning regional hiring plans with business priorities and building the capabilities needed to support the company's continued international growth
• Partner with Technical and cross-functional leaders to translate hiring plans into scalable hiring strategies across teams and geographies
• Influence Director and VP-level stakeholders through recruiting data, market insights, and strategic guidance to inform hiring decisions, build alignment, and proactively mitigate talent risks
• Use recruiting analytics to identify trends, improve funnel performance, forecast hiring risks, and drive continuous improvement across the hiring process
• Collaborate closely with Talent Brand, Talent Operations, Compensation, and other People teams to deliver a seamless, consistent hiring experience
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders through transparent communication, thoughtful partnership, and proactive talent advice
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve recruiting processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and the candidate experience

What We Look For:

• 10+ years of experience leading full-cycle technical recruiting, with a track record of hiring for engineering and other technical roles at scale
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing recruiting teams.
• Deep knowledge of the EMEA talent market, with experience hiring in the UK, Poland, and Spain preferred
• Experience developing and executing hiring strategies in new or emerging markets where recruiting infrastructure and talent networks are still being established
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and build trusted partnerships with senior leaders
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using recruiting data and market insights to shape hiring strategies and influence business decisions
• Proven ability to lead recruiting teams through organizational growth and change while maintaining high performance and delivering hiring results

Total Rewards:

We believe the people building honest financial products at the company should share in its success. That's why our total rewards are designed to support your health, growth, financial well-being, and future. In service of our mission, we reward employees through a combination of base pay, equity (from parent company), and comprehensive benefits. Employees new to the company typically come inat the start of the pay range.

Spain:

Pay Grade - NEquity Grade - 6ESP base pay range per year: 86,000 - 122,000 EUR

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by the company Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

Location - Remote Spain

Remote-first with flexibility built in

the company is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an the company office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits designed for you

Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy the company stock at a discount.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: the company considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law.