Decagon · 2 days ago
Senior Technical Recruiter, Leadership
Decagon is a leading conversational AI platform that empowers brands to deliver exceptional customer experiences. They are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to focus on hiring senior and executive-level technical leaders, partnering closely with company leadership to build the technical leadership layer across Engineering, Product, and Design.
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Responsibilities
Partner closely with company leaders and Co-Founders to hire technical leadership roles, including Staff+ ICs, Engineering Managers, Directors, and select executive-level hires
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on org design, leadership gaps, leveling, and succession planning
Proactively source, engage, and close senior technical leaders in highly competitive markets
Develop and apply a clear point of view on what great technical leadership looks like at different stages of company growth
Build and continuously improve interview processes to ensure high signal, speed, and an exceptional candidate experience
Lead by example and mentor other recruiters on leadership hiring best practices
Own hiring goals for leadership roles across key technical organizations
Lead or contribute to broader Talent initiatives across areas such as employer branding, recruiting operations, and candidate experience
Operate with a strong one-team mindset to deliver against ambitious, company-wide hiring goals
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with significant focus on technical leadership or senior technical hiring
Proven success building and scaling leadership teams in competitive, high-growth environments
Strong judgment and credibility when partnering with founders, executives, and senior engineering leaders
An effective communicator who builds trust quickly with both candidates and stakeholders
Experience owning OKRs and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Comfort operating in ambiguity and a fast-paced environment with high expectations
Preferred
Bring deep knowledge of the AI talent landscape and a network of top-tier candidates
Use data proactively to unblock hiring challenges and inform decision-making
Have a sharp eye for talent and a clear philosophy on what separates the exceptional from the great
Benefits
Equity
Company
Decagon
Decagon is a conversational AI platform that provides a centralized AI engine to resolve issues in any language and across all channels.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$231MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesAccelAndreessen Horowitz
2025-06-23Series C· $131M
2024-10-15Series B· $65M
2024-06-18Series A· $30M
Recent News
2025-11-04
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