Technical Recruiter

About the role

You will own the full lifecycle of high-impact engineering searches from initial intake through offer negotiation, acting as the primary technical talent advisor to our Engineering leadership. You will diagnose complex hiring challenges and design precise sourcing strategies that directly address skill gaps and pipeline needs. In this role, you will shape hiring strategy by providing market intelligence and data-driven insights that influence critical decisions around role definition and growth planning. You will build and maintain Olympic-level pipelines through proactive and targeted sourcing activities across diverse channels. You will ensure every search adheres to a structured, inclusive process that upholds the highest hiring bar and promotes consistency across all engineering teams. You will deliver an exceptional candidate experience at every touchpoint, guiding professionals through each stage with clarity and respect. Your work will directly determine Headway's capacity to scale its engineering organization and deliver best-in-class software for providers and patients nationwide. You will continuously refine your approach based on outcomes, driving predictable hiring success in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Run full-cycle searches across the engineering org, driving everything from intake to offer while partnering closely with sourcers, coordinators, and hiring teams.
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, advising on role definition, search strategy, market realities, and funnel expectations to align on priorities.
• Use data to diagnose and improve search performance, quickly refining the approach and process to accelerate progress and reduce time-to-hire.
• Build Olympic-level pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies that uncover passive and active technical talent.
• Ensure every search follows a structured, inclusive process that raises the hiring bar and improves consistency across engineering teams.
• Partner with sourcers and coordinators to optimize job descriptions, screening criteria, and outreach tactics for maximum impact.
• Manage multiple concurrent searches with structure and discipline, balancing high volume while maintaining attention to detail and predictable execution.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to design interview frameworks, calibrate candidates, and provide feedback that supports objective decision-making.
• Think creatively about sourcing to discover, engage, and nurture top technical talent across varied networks and communities.
• Communicate proactively and clearly with stakeholders, aligning on goals and providing regular updates to maintain transparency and trust.
• Guide candidates through every step of the process, ensuring they receive timely, respectful, and informative interactions from first contact to close.
• Continuously evaluate and refine your workflow, identifying friction points and implementing improvements for candidates and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of best-in-class recruiting practices that strengthen Headway's employer brand in the engineering community.
• Support the evolution of the hiring platform and tools to enhance efficiency, data visibility, and candidate engagement.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to anticipate future hiring needs and build scalable strategies that support long-term growth.

Requirements

• Bring 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth, tech-enabled environments, either in-house or through a blended agency model.
• Have deep experience hiring engineering roles, with a strong understanding of technical competencies and the software development lifecycle.
• Operate as a business partner, using market insights and data to guide hiring managers toward better, faster decisions.
• Break down complex searches into clear, actionable plans while diagnosing bottlenecks and proposing solutions proactively.
• Manage multiple searches with structure and rigor, balancing high volume and detailed follow-through to ensure predictable outcomes.
• Think creatively about sourcing to find and engage top technical talent across diverse channels and networks.
• Care about operational excellence, consistently improving workflows and reducing friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and with presence, whether aligning with senior leaders or guiding candidates through every stage of the process.
• Commit to building a diverse team, recognizing that a range of perspectives strengthens problem-solving and innovation in mental healthcare.
• Understand the importance of compliance and confidentiality in handling sensitive candidate information and employment processes.
• Be comfortable working remotely, maintaining strong communication and collaboration across distributed teams.
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a fast-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly and demands are high.
• Show ownership of end-to-end responsibilities, driving results without needing constant direction or oversight.
• Align with Headway's mission to transform mental healthcare through technology and accessible care for all providers and patients.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Headway's specific tech stack or platform is not required, but familiarity with modern software development practices is a plus.
• Background in mental health, telehealth, or healthcare technology is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with E-Verify processes and compliance requirements relevant to U.S.-based employment.

Practical notes

This is a full-time, remote position. Headway participates in E-Verify. Candidates must apply through the official Headway careers site at https://headway.co/careers and follow the application instructions provided there.