Senior Technical Recruiter

IXL Learning; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to source and hire top technical talent across multiple teams. You will partner with hiring managers, build sourcing pipelines, guide candidates through interviews, and own offers and negotiations.

The role requires a BA/BS and 7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting, with hands-on sourcing and experience with an ATS such as Greenhouse. Base salary ranges from $115,000 to $130,000 plus bonus eligibility and benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree is required.
• 7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Strong sourcing experience using diverse platforms.
• Ability to match candidate strengths with opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to pivot in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience with Greenhouse or another ATS.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates and manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define roles and recruiting strategies.
• Guide candidates through interviews, offers, and negotiations.
• Provide an excellent candidate experience and build talent communities.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Relationship building

Ownership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Greenhouse

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Technical Recruiter to help us hire top talent. As a Senior Technical Recruiter at IXL, you will source and work closely with individual candidates across several technical teams. You won’t just be filling seats; you will be a trusted partner to our hiring managers, a collaborative teammate, and a welcoming guide for candidates. We are looking for someone who loves the craft of sourcing, values real relationships, and knows how to navigate the nuances of a closing conversation.

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Immerse yourself in the IXL Learning culture and family of brands; you’ll tell our story authentically, helping candidates understand our products, our mission, and what day-to-day life is really like here
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand their team dynamics, unique challenges, and hiring goals, helping to shape effective recruiting strategies
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for critical roles to include building creative sourcing pipelines, conducting initial interviews, guiding candidates through the interview process, and handling offers and negotiations
• Work closely with candidates to understand what drives them, addressing their questions so they have all the information they need to make the right career decision
• Maintain a seamless and efficient candidate experience that results in a positive impression of IXL Learning, regardless of the outcome
• Actively foster long-term relationships with high-caliber professionals, building a community of talent for future opportunities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS degree
• 7+ years of full cycle technical recruiting experience or a mix of technical/business recruiting
• Solid experience in sourcing candidates using a variety of strategies and platforms
• Strong eye for talent and an excellent ability for matching a candidate’s unique strengths and career goals with the right opportunity
• Self-motivated and comfortable pivoting when priorities shift; energized by a fast-paced, high growth environment
• Relationship builder who communicates with clarity and authenticity and builds trust and strong alignment
• A sense of ownership and accountability
• Innovative, highly organized, detail oriented, able to work quickly and accurately, and able to change tasks and focus easily
• Experience with Greenhouse or other ATS
• Genuine interest in how education and technology intersect to improve learning

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 to $130,000 + potential bonus eligibility + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.