Lead Technical Recruiter (Quant Engineering)

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world.

Are you a seasoned Lead Technical Recruiter with a precision attitude and a deep understanding of the quantitative landscape? Ripple is seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to join our dynamic team and help us secure the elite talent necessary to drive our high-frequency growth and algorithmic innovation. As the Lead Technical Recruiter, you will be a crucial architect of our talent pipeline, owning the end-to-end process for specialized Quantitative Engineers and Researchers. You will partner closely with hiring managers to identify and attract the world's brightest mathematical and technical minds.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a versatile team and play a key role in crafting the future of Ripple. You will work closely with our Talent Acquisition team to develop and implement a sophisticated recruiting strategy that aligns with our strategic objectives, while providing an exceptional candidate experience for high-stakes talent.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own the specialized recruiting process from sourcing to complex offer negotiations for Quantitative Engineering and Algorithmic Trading positions.
• Develop high-level strategies to meet aggressive hiring goals, working alongside Engineering Leads to align technical priorities and performance objectives.
• Plan out-of-the-box sourcing strategies to attract elite talent from niche environments like Kaggle, GitHub, ArXiv, competitive programming forums (Codeforces), and quantitative finance conferences (NeurIPS, ICML).
• Ensure a white-glove candidate experience, keeping sophisticated candidates advised and well-prepared for rigorous technical assessments throughout the entire process.
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand the nuances of specific quant stacks, modeling requirements, and performance engineering needs.
• Own and drive the intake meeting, interview team kick-off, and technical debrief process to ensure a data-driven hiring bar.
• Deliver weekly performance analytics and progress reports to hiring managers and senior leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 7+ years of proven experience in recruiting, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on Quantitative Engineering, High-Frequency Trading (HFT), or Machine Learning talent.
• A blend of agency (specialized search) and in-house startup experience is preferred to navigate both high-volume and high-touch environments.
• Strong sourcing skills with a proven track record of converting passive, highly-compensated talent into hires.
• Experience using niche channels to source candidates, including math Olympiads, research labs, and diversity-in-STEM academic events.
• Self-starter mentality who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exceptional organizational precision.
• In-depth knowledge of the quantitative tech stack, including proficiency in discussing C++, Python (NumPy/Pandas), Rust, Low-Latency systems, and Distributed Computing.
• Experienced Bay Area or Financial Hub recruiter with extensive knowledge of the competitive landscape in FinTech and quantitative hedge funds.
• Expertise in the tools of the trade: Greenhouse (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, specialized sourcing tools (e.g., Entelo, SeekOut), and technical repositories like GitHub.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to "speak the language" of PhDs and elite engineers.

WHO WE ARE:

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders.
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.
• A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture.
• Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team.
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances:

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
• Employee giving match.
• Mobile phone stipend.

Take Care of Yourself:

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming.
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it.
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.