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Staff Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Location
Los Angeles, California
Department
People
Job Type
Contractor
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Our Mission:

Launched in 2012, Tinder® revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 97 billion matches, serving approximately 50 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, “It Starts with a Swipe”™

Our Values:

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One Team, One Dream

We work hand-in-hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission.

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Own It

We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

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Never Stop Learning

We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek out input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving.

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Spark Solutions

We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We don’t dwell on the past or on the issues at hand, but instead look at how to stay agile and overcome hurdles to achieve our goals.

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Embrace Our Differences

We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members. By leveraging different perspectives and other ways of thinking, we build better experiences for our members and our team.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Technical Recruiter to support our hiring efforts on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in recruiting for technical roles, specifically managing full-lifecycle recruitment. This role will involve partnering with hiring managers to understand their needs, sourcing and screening candidates, and ensuring a seamless hiring process. Additionally, this Staff Technical Recruiter will primarily support iOS and android positions, but may also support other technical disciplines including Machine Learning, Web, Backend, and Data engineering as needed.

Where you’ll work:

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two times per week in our Palo Alto or West Hollywood office. Contract duration is 4 months.

In this role, you will:

  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical role requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Source and attract candidates through various channels
  • Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to evaluate candidates’ technical skills, experience, and values-add.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from posting job openings to extending offers and negotiating terms.
  • Provide an excellent candidate experience by maintaining clear and timely communication throughout the recruitment process.
  • Utilize ATS (Lever) to track and manage candidate progress.

You’ll need:

  • 8+ years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably in a high-growth tech environment.
  • Strong understanding of technical roles and the ability to evaluate technical skills (specifically in Android and iOS)
  • Proficiency in using various sourcing tools and techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with ATS software (e.g. Lever, Greenhouse)
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
  • Experience leading end-to end recruitment processes and experience developing comprehensive recruitment strategies for niche roles.
  • Successful management of high-level candidate negotiations.
  • Utilizes data driven insights to lead cross-functional recruitment improvements.

Nice to Have:

  • Experiencing recruiting for a mobile-first, high scale company
  • Full life-cycle recruiting experience for iOS and android positions
  • Experience mentoring others and/or team leadership experience
  • Subject matter expert in engineering talent acquisition
  • Demonstrates successful cross-functional partnerships, across both Engineering Leadership, Talent Acquisition, and HRBPs

Salary Range:

$75
-
$80
per hour

Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

We don’t just

accept

difference, we

celebrate

it

We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences.

Learn more about inclusion at Tinder
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If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact employeebenefits@matchgroup.com.

We don’t just

accept

difference, we

celebrate

it

We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences.

Learn more about inclusion at Tinder
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If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.

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