Technical Recruiter – Engineering, Data

Mercury

. Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering and data roles, from kick-off to close .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaJunior💰 $96,700 - $108,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting for engineering and data roles, with a strong focus on sourcing candidates creatively and proactively. Possesses a deep understanding of product and team dynamics, ensuring a thoughtful and transparent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Recruiting ExperienceStrong Sourcing SkillsCandidate Experience ManagementStakeholder CommunicationDiversity and Inclusion Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingCandidate SourcingPipeline ManagementOffer Strategy DevelopmentRecruiting Timeline Management

Soft Skills

EmpathyKindnessSense of UrgencyOwnershipCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Engineering RolesData RolesTechnical TalentDiversity and InclusionStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering and data roles, from kick-off to close
Build and maintain strong, healthy pipelines across multiple roles simultaneously
Source candidates proactively and creatively to engage top technical talent
Develop a deep understanding of Mercury’s products, engineering challenges, and team needs
Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders on pipeline health, progress, blockers, and recruiting timeline
Own offer strategy and closing for your searches
Deliver a candidate experience that's thoughtful and transparent from first touch to final decision

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of experience as a technical recruiter supporting engineering or data teams
Strong sourcing skills that go beyond LinkedIn Recruiter
Deep curiosity about the products and teams you support, and a strong understanding of how the roles you hire for drive impact
Strong alignment with Mercury’s values and ability to represent them authentically to candidates and your teammates
Enjoy building diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams, and lead with deep empathy, kindness, and care for the work you do
Have a strong sense of urgency and ownership for the work you do, and be willing to help support hiring efforts across other areas of the business, as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity (stock options/RSUs)
Benefits
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs