Recruiter, Sr.

About The Company

Acorns is a leading financial wellness platform dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve their long-term financial goals through micro-investing and innovative financial tools. Since its inception in 2014, Acorns has expanded into a global organization offering a suite of products tailored to various life stages, including services for kids, teens, adults, and parents. Recognized as one of Time's "World's Best Brands of 2024," the company has helped over 14 million users save and invest more than $25 billion, primarily through small change and accessible investment options. Acorns' mission is rooted in fostering financial literacy and inclusion, making wealth-building accessible and straightforward for everyone.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to join our dynamic team and support our growth initiatives across Acorns and GoHenry. In this pivotal role, you will lead end-to-end recruiting efforts, focusing on sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding top-tier technical talent. Your expertise will help shape the teams responsible for developing innovative financial wellness products that impact millions of lives globally. The ideal candidate will be strategic, proactive, and passionate about building diverse and high-performing teams. This is a remote-first position, offering flexibility to work from anywhere, with optional access to our Irvine, CA office. You will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to design scalable hiring strategies, ensuring a seamless and values-driven candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical or non-technical recruiting experience
• Proven success in delivering high-impact hires in fast-paced, high-growth, or mission-driven organizations
• Deep understanding of sourcing and recruiting for software engineers, security engineers, designers, and product managers
• Strong network-building skills, with the ability to engage emerging technical talent
• Familiarity with trends in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and large language models
• Experience with hiring software and security engineers, as well as technical leadership roles
• Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder influencing skills
• Operational rigor with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Strong drive, precision, and commitment to delivering impactful results
• Passion for societal change and belief in the company's mission

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute comprehensive hiring strategies that align with business objectives and promote diversity
• Lead full-cycle recruiting processes, from sourcing and outreach to interview coordination and offer negotiation
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of talented, diverse candidates through creative outreach and networking
• Evaluate and improve technical recruiting operations, including interview structures, evaluation tools, and technical interview banks
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership by providing recruiting insights that influence broader business decisions
• Mentor and guide junior team members to elevate overall recruiting standards and practices
• Collaborate with HR and marketing teams to enhance employer branding and develop scalable hiring programs
• Stay informed on industry trends, particularly in ML, AI, and LLM, to attract relevant talent
• Ensure a positive candidate experience that reflects the company's values and culture

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Monthly contributions to Acorns and GoHenry accounts for employees and their families
• Access to mindfulness and financial wellness resources, including Headspace and Addition Wealth
• Ongoing career development programs, including training, development plans, and online learning platforms
• Leadership development initiatives such as the Roots Leadership Program
• Participation in community events and virtual gatherings to foster team cohesion and engagement
• The opportunity to contribute to societal change through innovative financial products