Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.
Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.
As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.
More about our mission and what we offer.
Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic and expanding team in Austin, TX and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our technology and product development in the Americas. As a Principal Technical Recruiter, you'll foster a strong team culture and make a significant impact by expanding our critical Product and Engineering teams, helping us build world-class technology and deliver on our mission. This role reports directly to the Recruiting Lead for Product/Engineering and Core.
Role Objectives:
Develop and implement world-class recruitment strategies specifically for a diverse range of complex technical roles (e.g., Software Engineering, Product Management, Data Science, DevOps, Security, etc.), collaborating closely with hiring teams to make data-driven decisions.
Build long-term relationships with top technical talent in the Austin and wider US tech market, guiding them through a remarkable end-to-end recruitment experience.
Ensure all candidates have a positive recruitment experience, creating a robust talent network for future technical and leadership opportunities.
Innovate sourcing techniques to attract top technical professionals, specifically tailored to the competitive Austin tech landscape.
Work with the Employer Brand and Marketing team to execute recruitment marketing campaigns and events targeting relevant technical communities.
Partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to support their growth initiatives, including talent mapping, competitor analysis, and compensation benchmarking for key technical roles.
Utilize data to identify and address hiring challenges within technical functions, optimizing processes for global scalability and efficiency.
Collaborate with the wider People team to ensure a seamless employee experience from recruitment through onboarding.
Mentor or manage a small team of junior recruiters or sourcers, sharing best practices, providing guidance, and helping to develop their skills and careers.
Minimum of 8 years of experience as an in-house Technical Recruiter with a successful track record in recruiting for a broad range of Product and Engineering functions (e.g., Software Engineers across various levels/languages, Product Managers, Data Scientists), ideally within a high-growth, technology-focused environment.
Demonstrated expertise in strategic technical sourcing and attracting top-tier engineering talent, with a passion for creative solutions tailored to highly competitive markets.
Ability to look beyond technical skills to identify candidates who align with our company's culture and values.
A strong self-starter who flourishes in a fast-paced environment and takes initiative to drive results.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and highly adaptable to organizational or market changes.
Creative problem solver who enjoys tackling challenging roles and learning new technical disciplines.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging with technical leaders and individuals at all levels across the organization.
Proven experience mentoring junior recruiters or managing a small team is highly preferred.
For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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Skills Required
- At least 8 years of in-house technical recruiting experience
- Successful recruiting experience across Product and Engineering functions
- Experience recruiting software engineers, product managers, and data scientists
- Strategic technical sourcing expertise
- Ability to identify candidates aligned with company culture and values
- Strong self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to organizational or market changes
- Creative problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technical disciplines
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Experience mentoring junior recruiters or managing a small team
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Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global paid time off is presented as 33–36 days including local public holidays, plus three “Me Days,” with a paid six‑week sabbatical and stipend after four years. Work-from-anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months further complements time away and flexibility.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — RSUs are granted to all employees, enabling broad ownership in the company. Equity is positioned as a standard, company‑wide component of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous across markets, with U.S. pages listing up to 18 weeks fully paid for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non‑birthing parents. Additional family‑oriented supports such as onsite Mother’s Rooms and abortion travel benefits are noted in certain locations.
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What We Do
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.
Why Work With Us
We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.
