Principal Technical Recruiter, Strategic Hiring

We are seeking a Principal Technical Recruiter, Strategic Hiring to join our dynamic Talent team, focused on hiring the top 1% of engineering talent that will take our Tech org to the next level and help drive Ro’s next chapter of growth. We are not playing a volume game; it’s about finding the best of the best talent, the 10xers. We are looking for a seasoned and strategic recruiter who enjoys the hunt of going after passive, high-caliber talent and knows what it takes to identify, attract, and engage them.

This position requires an expert recruiter who comes from top-tier executive recruiting firms with a vast network, exceptional relationship building and negotiation skills, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence.

In this role, you’ll work hand-in-hand with a highly engaged tech org leadership team, acting as a true talent advisor to the business. Your focus will be on partnering closely with Ro Tech leaders to develop a strategic and proactive approach to hiring, shaping how we attract, assess, and close world-class talent.

This is a NYC based role and requires two days onsite.

What You'll Do

• Relationship Building | Get to know great people before we need them, building long-term relationships with key talent even when roles aren’t immediately available. Learn what matters to them, connecting their passions to Ro’s work and mission. Leverage those relationships to drive future hires, referrals, and market intelligence that helps us advance our recruiting priorities.
• Talent Engagement | Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to proactively build and maintain talent pipelines. Experiment with new and creative approaches to engage and court talent. Attend conferences, meet-ups, and other networking events to meet talent where they’re at. Partner with Tech leaders and our Comms team to host events at the Ro HQ. Lead initiatives that strengthen our employer brand, positioning Ro as a top destination for exceptional tech talent.
• Talent Insights | Conduct comprehensive market mapping and competitive intelligence for target roles. Stay current on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent movement, regularly sharing insights with leadership to inform strategic decisions.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment| Take full ownership of executing strategic software engineering searches, from sourcing to offer acceptance. Lead and implement innovative recruitment strategies and develop targeted outreach plans to identify and attract exceptional technical talent. Flex as needed to support critical roles across the business, including executive searches and other domains within Tech.
• Strategic Talent Advisor | Build strong relationships with senior leaders across the Tech org, including VP and C-suite. Partner closely with Tech and People teams to understand business needs, design tailored search strategies, and deliver exceptional talent. Serve as a trusted advisor by offering data-driven insights, market expertise, and sound judgment to influence hiring decisions and support long-term succession and talent planning.
• Offers and Closing | Partner closely with Tech and People leaders, including our Director of Compensation, to build offers that position Ro competitively in the talent market. Deliver and negotiate complex offers while skillfully championing the company’s vision and objectives.
• Immersion in Tech Culture | Embed yourself within the Ro Tech org by attending tech on-sites, engaging in technical discussions, and building authentic relationships across the team.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Experience | 10 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience coming from top-tier executive recruiting firms (e.g. True, Daversa, Riviera). Our ideal candidate has experience and thrives in scaling startups or high-growth companies.
• Strong Stakeholder Management | Demonstrated experience partnering with and influencing executive leadership (C-suite, VPs) on critical hiring decisions.
• Sourcing and Engagement Expertise | Mastery of sourcing, negotiation, and closing techniques for passive, high-caliber technical talent. Comes with an expansive and relevant professional network within the New York tech community.
• Communication Skills | Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with candidates and senior leaders alike.
• Location | Based near the Ro HQ NYC office, with a willingness and ability to come into the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  
  

We’ve Got You Covered

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance OneMedical membership
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Wellbeing Learning & Growth reimbursements
• Paid parental leave Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness
  
  

The target base salary for this position ranges from $170,000 to $200,000, in addition to a competitive equity and benefits package (as applicable). When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. These considerations may cause your compensation to vary.