Full Life Cycle Recruiter, Amazon University Talent Acquisition

About the role

Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) is seeking a Full Life Cycle Recruiter to support hiring for early‑career technical talent. In this role you will partner with business teams to understand hiring needs for specialized Software Development Engineer (SDE) and other technical roles, build sourcing and assessment strategies to attract top campus talent, manage candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle, and deliver a high‑quality experience through operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business‑line hiring managers, Industry Talent Acquisition partners, peer recruiters, and centralized AUTA program teams to deliver early‑career technical hiring strategies across specialized SDE roles.
• Manage candidates from sourcing through offer acceptance, ensuring timely progression within academic recruiting timelines.
• Deliver weekly business reviews with metrics, pipeline updates, and status reporting to customers and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain scalable recruiting plans with deliverables, timelines, and formal tracking processes.
• Conduct hiring manager intakes to align on role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Collaborate with university relations and school engagement teams to align campus outreach with talent pipeline needs for specialized technical roles.
• Contribute to process‑improvement initiatives, pilots, and standard operating procedures that support AUTA’s mission to deliver high‑quality hiring outcomes at scale.

About the Team

The Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) team plays a pivotal role in fueling Amazon’s growth and innovation. Guided by a customer‑obsessed approach, the team partners with business leaders across the enterprise to identify, recruit, and develop student talent from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Operational rigor, data‑driven insights, and a globally minded, locally responsive approach enable seamless experiences that meet the evolving needs of a dynamic and growing business.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of corporate or search‑firm progressive recruiting or research experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years of full‑time Amazon experience.
• Experience with a contact‑management system/applicant tracking system for sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting technical talent in competitive markets.
• Experience managing high‑volume as well as niche hiring.
• Experience utilizing data and analytical skills to create, measure, and scale workflows to achieve accelerated hiring goals.
• Familiarity with academic recruiting cycles, university career services partnerships, and early‑career talent programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental‑health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.

Pay

Base salary range: USD 80,200.00 – 99,100.00 annually. The total compensation package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.