Senior Recruiter
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Recruiter with a proven track record in full-cycle recruiting, particularly in technical and go-to-market roles. The ideal candidate will be adept at sourcing and engaging top talent, collaborating with Hiring Managers, and managing a high volume of requisitions.
Responsibilities
- Source and hire across all teams, focusing on Engineering, Product, and Go-To-Market roles.
- Partner with Hiring Managers to understand role requirements, calibrate on talent, and identify the right candidates.
- Manage a high-volume requisition load of 10-15 active job openings simultaneously.
- Conduct independent sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, social networks, job boards, referrals, events, and AI-augmented search tools.
- Build active and passive pipelines of qualified candidates by blending inbound funnel management with proactive outreach to passive talent.
- Own the offer process end-to-end, partnering with Compensation and Hiring Managers, extending offers, and closing candidates with confidence.
- Champion ATS hygiene and data integrity, operating fluently in our applicant tracking system (Ashby).
- Develop leading-edge methods to attract diverse talent, testing new sourcing channels, outreach approaches, and AI-assisted workflows.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle, in-house or agency recruiting experience, including time spent recruiting both technical (Engineering / Product) and go-to-market (Sales / CS / Marketing) roles.
- Hands-on experience using AI-powered sourcing, outreach, or screening tools (e.g., LinkedIn AI Recruiter, Gem, other AI-enabled tools).
- Strong fluency with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Ashby, or similar).
- Track record of managing 10-15 reqs simultaneously while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience and SLAs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to influence Hiring Managers, calibrate quickly, and represent Sift compellingly to candidates.
- Strong ownership mentality; takes a req from kickoff to close and measures outcomes (hires, time-to-fill, quality of hire), not activity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
- Experience with compensation philosophy and leveling.
- Experience designing structured interview programs.
Skills
- Strong understanding of modern applicant tracking systems.
- Experience with AI-powered tools for sourcing and outreach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a high volume of requisitions and maintain quality.
- Passion for building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces.
Benefits
At Sift, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. We also provide opportunities for professional development and a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible working hours.
Our Interview Process
- Introduction interview: 30 minutes with a recruiter to discuss background, motivations, and the role.
- Hiring Manager interview: 60 minutes with the People Operations team to dig into full-cycle experience and approach to partnership, and skills.
- Virtual onsite loop: Approximately 3 hours covering a sourcing exercise / role-play, a cross-functional partner interview with an Engineering or GTM Hiring Manager, an ATS and operations deep-dive, and a values & behaviors conversation.
Let's build it together
At Sift, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation, equity is a fundamental right, and inclusion is a basic human need. We envision a place where all Sifties feel secure sharing their authentic selves and diverse experiences with their teams, their customers, and their community – ultimately using this empowerment and authenticity to build trust and create a safer Internet.
A Little About Us
Sift is the AI-powered fraud platform securing digital trust for leading global businesses. Our deep investments in machine learning and user identity, a data network scoring 1 trillion events per year, and a commitment to long-term customer success empower more than 700 customers to grow fearlessly. Global brands rely on Sift to unlock growth and deliver seamless consumer experiences.