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Skillz · 4 days ago

Senior Technical Recruiter

LV Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Skillz is the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform, revolutionizing the gaming industry by hosting billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments. They are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to source, screen, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for top technical talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Developer PlatformeSportsSoftwareVideo Games

Responsibilities

Source, screen, and qualify top technical talent across technical roles using various sourcing strategies and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow)

Partner closely with hiring managers and technical leads to understand role requirements, define job descriptions, and develop effective recruitment strategies

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout

Maintain and track pipeline activity, interview feedback, and hiring metrics using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and reporting tools

Qualification

Technical RecruitingFull-cycle RecruitingTechnical AcumenStrategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsProblem-SolvingPassion for GamingStartup ExperienceAdaptabilityRelationship Building

Required

At least 5+ years (ideally 7+) of technical recruiting experience with expertise: Demonstrated experience in technical recruiting, with a proven track record of success in sourcing, assessing, and hiring engineering talent, leveraging in-depth knowledge and understanding of technical roles, technologies, and skills required in engineering positions

Experience in Full-cycle Recruiting: Hands-on experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews, booking travel, conducting reference checks, debriefing in hiring committees, negotiating offers, closing deals, and onboarding new hires, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience

Passion for gaming: Genuine enthusiasm for gaming and the gaming industry, with a deep understanding of gaming culture, trends, and technologies

Startup or Turnaround experience: Proven ability to thrive in a startup-like environment, with a proactive mindset, strong initiative, and a track record of taking ownership of recruitment processes and driving results

Healthy tenure: Demonstrated stability and commitment in previous roles, with a track record of staying in positions for 2 or more years. Internal promotions within organizations are highly valued, indicating strong career progression and contributions to company success

Las Vegas local or willingness to relocate: Preference for candidates who are currently located in Las Vegas or willing to relocate, demonstrating a commitment to joining the Skillz team in their Las Vegas office

Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of engineering roles, technologies, and skills required to effectively assess candidates' qualifications

Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop and execute data-driven / strategic recruiting plans aligned with the company's growth objectives and hiring needs

Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying challenges in the recruiting process and implementing creative solutions to overcome them, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process

Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, market conditions, and business needs, while maintaining a high level of performance and professionalism

Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating job offers, compensation packages, and other employment terms to secure top talent while adhering to budgetary constraints

Relationship Building: Skill in building and nurturing relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners to facilitate successful hiring outcomes