Lead Technical Recruiter (Quant Engineering)

THE WORK

Are you a seasoned Lead Technical Recruiter with a precision attitude and a deep understanding of the quantitative landscape? Look no further! Ripple is seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to join our dynamic team and help us secure the elite talent necessary to drive our high-frequency growth and algorithmic innovation. As the Lead Technical Recruiter, you will be a crucial architect of our talent pipeline, owning the end-to-end process for specialized Quantitative Engineers and Researchers. You will partner closely with hiring managers to identify and attract the world's brightest mathematical and technical minds.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 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.

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