Recruiter, Technical

About The Company Watershed is a leading enterprise sustainability platform dedicated to helping organizations measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact. Renowned clients such as Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens rely on Watershed to streamline climate and ESG data management, generate audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive meaningful decarbonization initiatives. With a global presence spanning offices in San Francisco, New York, Denver, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Mexico City, and a remote team across the US and Europe, Watershed fosters a dynamic and innovative environment. The company is committed to building a mission-oriented culture that values product excellence, collaboration, and sustainability, attracting talented individuals passionate about leveraging technology to combat climate change and promote a sustainable future. About The Role We are seeking a dedicated Technical Recruiter to join our New York City office. This role is pivotal in partnering closely with R&D leaders to scale our AI, Engineering, and Product teams across multiple locations and functions. As a Technical Recruiter at Watershed, you will be responsible for managing the entire recruitment lifecycle—from initial intake to offer acceptance—ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. You will also oversee operational metrics, stakeholder relationships, and contribute to building a robust, diverse talent pipeline to support our rapid growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about AI and technology, eager to make a tangible impact on climate initiatives through talent acquisition. Your work will directly influence the expansion of our innovative teams and help shape the future of sustainability technology.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical recruiting experience, preferably within high-growth environments
• Proven success in sourcing and closing engineering, product, or data science roles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong ability to build diverse and high-quality candidate pipelines from scratch
• Experience designing structured interviews, scorecards, and analytics to improve hiring quality and reduce bias
• Ability to track and report key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, and offer acceptance rates
• Technical savvy with a genuine curiosity about AI, technology, and sustainability
• Passion for creating an inclusive candidate experience and advocating for candidates throughout the process
• Willingness to work from the office four days a week in New York City (remote options available for some roles)

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruiting for technical roles, including intake, sourcing, calibration, assessment, stakeholder alignment, and closing
• Partner strategically with engineering, product, and design leaders to understand hiring needs and define role requirements
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through outbound sourcing, referrals, campaigns, and targeted market mapping
• Conduct weekly pipeline reviews, ensure SLAs are met, and facilitate interview panel training and debriefs
• Design and implement structured interviews, scorecards, and analytics to enhance hiring signal and minimize bias
• Track, analyze, and report on key recruiting metrics to inform decision-making and optimize processes
• Support global hiring initiatives, including standing up new teams and filling roles for emerging functions at Watershed
• Maintain a positive candidate experience, acting as an advocate for candidates throughout the recruitment process

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven company focused on climate and sustainability
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and diversity
• Global exposure and the chance to contribute to impactful projects
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options where applicable
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing learning initiatives

Equal Opportunity Watershed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and are essential to our mission of building a sustainable future. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job