Senior Technical Recruiter (OPT)

Austincc; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Remote flexibility with optional in‑of

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Build recruiting processes

Job summary

Austincc is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter who specializes in OPT hiring to lead full-cycle recruiting for software engineering, data science, and other technical roles from Dayton, OH. You’ll own the process end-to-end and partner with hiring managers to build targeted sourcing strategies.

You’ll source OPT candidates through LinkedIn, university partnerships, and referrals, manage pipelines in the ATS, coordinate interviews, and stay current on work authorization timelines to guide

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical recruiting experience with OPT or international student hiring
• Strong sourcing skills to find passive candidates
• Familiarity with OPT CPT timelines and EAD card requirements
• Bachelor's degree or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for software engineering, data science, and other technical positions
• Source, screen, and engage OPT candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, university partnerships, and referrals
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build targeted sourcing strategies
• Manage candidate pipelines in the ATS, ensuring timely follow-up and a smooth candidate experience
• Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and drive offers to close

Skills

Sourcing

Communication

Multi-tasking

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Communications/Psychology

Tools

Greenhouse

Lever

Workday

Job description

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About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter who specializes in OPT (Optional Practical Training) hiring to join our talent acquisition team. You'll own the end-to-end recruiting process for technical roles, with a strong focus on identifying and engaging candidates on OPT status. This is a high-impact role where your work directly shapes the engineering and technology teams we build.

What You'll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for software engineering, data science, and other technical positions
• Source, screen, and engage OPT candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, university partnerships, and referral networks
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build targeted sourcing strategies
• Manage candidate pipelines in the ATS, ensuring timely follow-up and a smooth candidate experience
• Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and drive decisions through offer stage
• Stay current on OPT regulations, timelines, and work authorization nuances to advise both candidates and internal stakeholders
• Track recruiting metrics and report on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and quality of hire

About You

• 4+ years of technical recruiting experience, with meaningful exposure to OPT or international student hiring
• Strong sourcing skills - you know how to find people who aren't applying
• Comfortable navigating OPT CPT timelines, EAD cards, and employer obligations
• Experience with a major ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar)
• Clear communicator who can manage multiple requisitions without dropping the ball
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting for startups or fast-growth tech companies
• Familiarity with H-1B transition processes post-OPT
• University recruiting or campus partnership experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Remote flexibility with optional in-office presence in Dayton, OH
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunity to build and refine recruiting processes from the ground up