Staff Technical Recruiter

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
One Team, One DreamWe 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.
Own ItWe take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Never Stop LearningWe 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.
Spark SolutionsWe’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.
Embrace Our DifferencesWe 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.
As a Staff Recruiter at Tinder, you will be a strategic partner in shaping the organization’s talent landscape by driving high-impact hiring initiatives. You’ll take ownership of recruitment for senior and leadership level roles, act as a talent advisor, and contribute to building scalable recruitment processes and policies. This role also involves mentoring team members to enhance overall talent acquisition effectiveness.
This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two days per week. This position is located in Los Angeles, CA or Palo Alto, CA.

In This Role, You Will:

• Guide and mentor recruiters on sourcing techniques, candidate experience, and stakeholder engagement.
• Share best practices for managing complex searches and building strong relationships with hiring teams.
• Develop and execute hiring strategies for leadership and niche roles, aligning with long-term business goals.
• Provide consultative recommendations to hiring managers and HRBPs on workforce planning, leveling, and organizational design.
• Build and refine structured interview processes, creating rubrics and frameworks that ensure fair and consistent evaluations.
• Lead the design and implementation of recruitment policies and best practices to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align hiring priorities with business objectives and team needs.Represent the Talent Acquisition team in leadership meetings, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and contribute to building diverse talent pipelines.
• Advocate for candidates by balancing their needs with business priorities to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Leverage analytics to influence hiring strategies, optimize pipelines, and address market challenges.
• Track metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and diversity representation to continuously improve recruitment outcomes.

You'll Need:

• 7+ years of full-cycle technical recruitment, including leadership-level searches and policy development, and preferably in a high growth tech environment.
• Strong understanding of technical roles and the ability to evaluate technical skills.
• Proven track record of building and implementing interview processes, rubrics, and scalable recruitment frameworks.
• Expertise in workforce planning, leveling recommendations, and aligning recruitment with business goals.
• Ability to anticipate market trends and proactively adapt strategies to meet talent needs.
• Experience coaching recruiters and contributing to the professional growth of team members.
• Proficiency in ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) and advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches).
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, with proven success in implementing inclusive hiring practices.
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments while managing ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with global recruitment strategies and compliance.
• Background in