Role Overview

As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Discord, you'll play a pivotal role in scaling our engineering teams that power the platform gamers love. Discord isn't just a chat app—it's the central hub for gaming communities, voice chats during raids, and post-game hangouts. Your mission: attract world-class engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This temporary position focuses on high-volume technical hiring, leveraging tools like Greenhouse, Gem, and SeekOut to source passive candidates. Whether you're innovating sourcing strategies or building hiring manager partnerships, you'll be the face of Discord's employer brand. Ideal for seasoned recruiters with 4+ years in tech hiring, this role demands urgency, adaptability, and a passion for people.

Discord's culture is like a motivated family—collaborative, fun, and obsessed with making gaming social. You'll work cross-functionally to hit hiring goals, anticipate org changes, and deliver white-glove candidate experiences. Remote US applicants welcome, with Bay Area folks invited to our SF office featuring epic views and gaming lounges.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with infrastructure and product engineering leaders to execute hiring goals and fill critical technical roles swiftly.
• Act as Discord's brand ambassador, serving as the first touchpoint for top-tier candidates and showcasing our unique culture.
• Analyze business objectives and predict how team restructures or growth impact recruiting needs.
• Cultivate deep relationships with hiring managers, translating their team requirements into effective sourcing plans.
• Source elite talent via LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, and advanced Boolean searches; review applicants to maintain a robust pipeline.
• Achieve high offer acceptance rates through personalized outreach and relationship-building.
• Pioneer innovative sourcing tactics, like AI-driven tools or niche gaming community events, to attract world-class engineers.
• Spot recruiting process gaps, propose solutions, and evangelize best practices to Recruiting Ops and People teams.
• Dive deep into candidates' motivations, career goals, and values to match them perfectly with Discord openings.
• Optimize the offer process, negotiating packages that excite passive candidates to join.
• Jump in on non-engineering hires during peak headcount demands to support company-wide growth.
• Ensure every candidate interaction reflects Discord's commitment to positivity, inclusivity, and transparency.
• Track key metrics like time-to-fill, source-of-hire, and diversity stats to refine strategies continuously.

Qualifications

To succeed as Discord's Senior Technical Recruiter, bring these proven abilities:

• 4+ years hands-on experience sourcing Engineering and Product roles in competitive tech markets.
• Demonstrated success hiring passive candidates who aren't actively job hunting.
• Proficiency in Greenhouse ATS, Gem, SeekOut, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills for managing complex calendars and high-priority pipelines.
• Top-tier communication—written cold emails that convert and verbal pitches that inspire.
• Track record of high-touch service that turns candidates into advocates.
• Thrives in ambiguity, quickly adopting new tools, ATS migrations, or sourcing experiments.
• Team-oriented with coaching mindset in hyper-growth settings.
• Urgency-driven multitasker who balances 20+ reqs without dropping the ball.
• Empathy and rapport-building across executives, ICs, and diverse backgrounds.
• Bonus: Experience in gaming/tech industry or diversity-focused recruiting.

Salary & Benefits

The base salary for this temporary full-time Senior Technical Recruiter role ranges from $160,000 to $175,000 USD yearly, based on experience. Discord offers robust benefits even for contract positions, including health coverage, 401(k), PTO, and more. Remote setup stipend, wellness programs, and gaming perks sweeten the deal. Total compensation reflects skills in technical sourcing and engineering recruitment.

• Health, dental, vision insurance from day one.
• Remote-first with SF office access.
• 401(k) matching and financial planning tools.
• Unlimited PTO and mental health support.
• Professional growth budget for certifications like SHRM or tech recruiting courses.
• Discord swag, Nitro, and exclusive gaming events.

Why Join Discord?

Discord is redefining social gaming for 200M+ users. Work with a team that's passionate about voice tech, community building, and seamless UX. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you'll impact the engineers behind Nitro, voice channels, and stage modes. Our flat structure means your ideas ship fast—no bureaucracy. Bay Area? Enjoy SF's vibrant tech scene from our office. Remote? Flexible hours fit your life. We're committed to DEIB, with employee resource groups and inclusive hiring. Past recruiters have advanced to People Ops leadership here. Join a 'family' where work feels like play, scaling a platform that unites gamers globally.

Grow your career sourcing for cutting-edge roles in AI moderation, real-time comms, and scalable infra. Discord values bold thinkers who challenge norms, perfect for recruiters innovating in talent acquisition.

How to Apply

Ready to recruit for the gaming revolution? Submit your resume highlighting technical sourcing wins and tool expertise. Include a note on your best passive candidate hire. Discord's process: Recruiter screen, hiring manager chat, panel interviews, and offer. We're moving fast—apply now! Questions? Reach out via the application portal. Discord is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and welcome all backgrounds.

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