Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)

About the role

We're looking for a technical recruiter who can step in and run full-cycle searches across Engineering and other technical roles. This is a 6–9 month contract built around real ownership: your own req load, direct partnership with hiring managers, and full accountability for pipeline health and offers. You'll bring recruiting experience from a company at a similar size and stage, so you can take on that ownership from the start.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for a portfolio of technical roles, from intake through offer through close
• Partner directly with hiring managers to define role scope, calibrate must-haves, and build a hiring strategy for each req
• Source and engage passive technical talent, building pipeline that doesn't depend solely on inbound applications
• Run structured phone screens that accurately assess technical background, motivation, and fit against the role profile
• Guide candidates through Apartment List's interview process, keeping them informed and engaged at every stage
• Use pipeline data to flag bottlenecks early and adjust sourcing strategy before a req stalls
• Represent Apartment List's hiring brand and standards consistently, from first outreach through offer negotiation

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing and/or recruiting, with at least 3 years running full-cycle searches independently
• Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced talent platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem Sourcing, and specialized technical sourcing tools to identify and engage passive candidates
• Proven experience managing multiple competing priorities and searches with minimal guidance
• Excellent communication skills—you can navigate sensitive information, complex offer negotiations, and create an exceptional candidate experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience recruiting at a company of similar size and stage to Apartment List, and the judgment that comes with it
• Experience recruiting for data, infrastructure, or security roles specifically, in addition to core software engineering
• Experience with Gem, Ashby or similar ATS/sourcing tooling (we use Gem/MetaView)
• Familiarity with using AI tools to improve sourcing efficiency or candidate research

Pay

This is a 1099 independent contractor position at an hourly rate of $100–$150, based on experience and scope. The contract duration is 6–9 months and does not include Apartment List employee benefits.

Apartment List carefully considers a variety of factors to determine compensation, including role, level, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training. Compensation may be adjusted near the higher end of the range for exceptional candidates with extensive experience, credentials, or expertise.

Schedule

This is a contract position with an expected duration of 6–9 months.