Technical Recruiter

About The Company

Watershed is a leading enterprise sustainability platform dedicated to helping organizations measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact. Our innovative platform enables companies such as Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens to efficiently track climate and ESG data, produce audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive meaningful decarbonization initiatives. With a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future, Watershed combines cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to environmental responsibility. Our global presence spans offices in San Francisco, New York, Denver, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Mexico City, and a remote team across the US and Europe. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation, integrity, and impact, inviting passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of sustainability.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Recruiter to join our team in New York City. This pivotal role involves partnering closely with our R&D leaders to scale our AI, Engineering, and Product teams across diverse roles and locations. As a Technical Recruiter at Watershed, you will own the full-cycle recruitment process, from intake to offer acceptance, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and alignment with organizational goals. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust talent pipeline, implementing strategic sourcing techniques, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to influence global hiring strategies, support new team formations, and contribute to Watershed's mission of fostering a more sustainable future through innovative technology. You will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values transparency, diversity, and continuous improvement, making a tangible impact on our growth and success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of technical recruiting experience, preferably within high-growth technology companies
• Proven success in sourcing and hiring engineering, product, and data science roles
• Excellent selling, negotiation, and closing skills with a track record of achieving hiring targets
• Strong understanding of technical roles, skills, and industry trends
• Experience building diverse talent pipelines through outbound sourcing, referrals, campaigns, and market mapping
• Ability to design and implement structured interview processes, scorecards, and analytics to improve hiring quality and reduce bias
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Technical curiosity and familiarity with AI, engineering, and product development environments
• Passion for sustainability, climate change solutions, and leveraging technology for positive impact
• Willingness to work from the office four days a week (for office-based roles) or as specified for remote opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, including intake, sourcing, screening, assessment, and closing
• Partner strategically with engineering, product, and design leaders to understand hiring needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies
• Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through outbound sourcing, referrals, campaigns, and market research
• Conduct structured interviews, develop scorecards, and utilize analytics to enhance hiring signals and minimize bias
• Coordinate and facilitate interview panels, provide interview training, and ensure a positive candidate experience
• Track, analyze, and report key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, pass-through rates, and offer acceptance
• Support global hiring initiatives, assist in establishing new teams, and fill roles aligned with Watershed’s strategic objectives
• Maintain stakeholder relationships by providing regular updates and insights on recruitment progress and challenges
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize recruitment workflows and candidate experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options where applicable
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation
• Participation in impactful projects that contribute to climate change mitigation and sustainability

Equal Opportunity

Watershed is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health needs, religious observances, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related support requirements. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to build a sustainable future.

Key skills/competency

• Technical Recruiting
• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Talent Pipeline Management
• Outbound Sourcing
• Stakeholder Management
• Interviewing
• Hiring Metrics
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Candidate Experience
• AI/Engineering/Product Hiring