Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from top investors and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.

About the role

We’re looking for a talented Technical Recruiter (Contract) who loves building exceptional Engineering teams. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to spot truly great engineers, and enjoy partnering closely with hiring managers to make high-impact hires, you’ll feel right at home. You’ll play a key role in shaping the engineering organization as Rippling gears up for major growth.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle searches for Senior & Staff+ roles across Engineering, balancing speed with a strong commitment to quality.
• Build strong pipelines from day one, using thoughtful outreach, market insight, and consistent engagement with top-tier engineers.
• Guide candidates through the process, ensuring a smooth, transparent, and positive experience from first conversation to close.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, refine talent profiles, and build effective, consistent interview processes.
• Use creative and data-aware sourcing strategies to find engineers who are high-impact, high-growth, and often not actively looking.
• Help strengthen our engineering talent brand, making Rippling a compelling choice for world-class builders.

Requirements

• 5+ years recruiting in hyper-growth tech or similarly fast-paced environments.
• 3+ years hiring Senior & Staff+ engineering talent across multiple teams or domains.
• A track record of building pipelines for highly specialized and hard-to-fill engineering roles.
• Full-cycle ownership, with the ability to source, engage, screen, and close top candidates end-to-end.
• Strong partnership skills with engineering leaders who trust your judgment and value your insights.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, staying organized, adaptable, and solutions-focused as priorities evolve.
• High attention to detail, ensuring tight, thoughtful processes and great communication.
• A tech-forward mindset, excited to leverage modern recruiting tools and AI to increase your impact.

Pay

$75–$85 per hour (1099).

Schedule

40 hours per week.

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request an accommodation, email accomodations@rippling.com.