Senior or Lead Technical Recruiter

About Us: EvolutionIQ’s mission is to deliver state of the art technology that helps insurance claims teams make claims handling more accurate, fair, and efficient, so that more people impacted by injury or illness can continue their lives with dignity and stability. We are currently experiencing massive growth and to accomplish our goals, we are hiring world-class talent who want to help build and scale internally, and transform the insurance space. Our team is our #1 priority, and we have been named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces 3 years in a row and Built In’s Best Places to work in 2025 and 2026!

About you: You are an experienced Technical Recruiter who knows how to assess talent, understand candidate motivations, and facilitate a top-tier interview process. You have exceptional people skills and understand how to represent a company’s competitive edge to prospective candidates. You’re hard working, diligent, organized, and detail oriented and excited to work together as a team to meet and exceed our goals. 

Requirements:

• 5+ years at the Senior level (8+ at Lead level) of technical recruiting experience, preferably within high-growth startup / scale-up environments. Agency experience is also a plus.
• Demonstrated success recruiting software engineering talent across multiple levels, including Senior, Staff, and Principal engineers.
• Strong understanding of modern software development roles and technologies (e.g., backend, distributed systems, data engineering, AI engineering, machine learning, infrastructure, and platform engineering).
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates using modern sourcing techniques and tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Boolean search, talent communities, etc.).
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer negotiation and closing.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to partner effectively with engineering leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams. Ability to provide weekly direction to Sourcers on the team. 
• Strong candidate assessment skills with the ability to evaluate technical backgrounds and cultural alignment.
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills and team oriented nature. 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Data-driven mindset with experience tracking recruiting metrics and optimizing pipelines and processes.
• Experience working with modern ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Lever, or similar systems. Workday experience is a plus. 
• Ability to work out of our NYC office 2-3 days/week 

Responsibilities:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles including Software Engineers, AI / Machine Learning Engineers, Data Engineers, and other key hires across the company.
• Partner closely with engineering leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to build strong pipelines of passive and active candidates.
• Conduct recruiter screens (4-5 daily on average) to evaluate candidate experience, technical background, and alignment with company values.
• Manage the end-to-end interview process, ensuring a high-quality and efficient candidate experience.
• Coordinate interview loops, gather structured feedback, and guide hiring teams toward data-driven hiring decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on market conditions, compensation expectations, and hiring strategy.
• Maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the process, ensuring clear communication and engagement.
• Drive offer negotiations and close candidates effectively while maintaining a positive candidate experience.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to improve pipeline health, interview conversion rates, and time-to-hire.
  

Work-life, Culture & Perks: 

• Compensation: The base salary range is $120,000 - $135,000, with flexibility depending on level / candidate’s background and experience. An annual bonus plan and company equity plan (RSUs) are also included in our compensation package.
• Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, and 401k matching. Additional family, wellness, and pet benefits. 
• Home & Family: Paid time off and sick leave, 100% paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregivers and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers). We offer a flexible schedule for new parents returning to work. 
• Office Life: Catered lunches, happy hours, pet-friendly spaces, and monthly technology stipend.
• Growth & Training: $1,000/year for each employee for professional development, as well opportunities for tuition reimbursement.
• Sponsorship: We are open to sponsoring candidates currently in the U.S. who need to transfer their active visa. Please check with our Recruiting team if your visa is applicable for transfer.

EvolutionIQ appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. EvolutionIQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.