<div><span style="font-size: 16px;">We are seeking a </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Principal Technical Recruiter, Strategic Hiring</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> 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 </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">enjoys the hunt of going after passive, high-caliber talent</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> and knows what it takes to identify, attract, and engage them. </span></div>

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<div><span style="font-size: 16px;">This position requires an expert recruiter who comes from </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">top-tier technology search firm</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> with a vast network, exceptional relationship building and negotiation skills, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence.</span></div>

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<div><span style="font-size: 16px;">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.</span></div>

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<div><span style="font-size: 16px;">This is a </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">NYC based role</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> and requires two days onsite.</span></div></br><b>

What You'll Do

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• <li><strong>Relationship Building |</strong> Get to know great people before we need them, building long-term relationships with key talent&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</li>
• <li><strong>Talent Engagement |</strong> 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.</li>
• <li><strong>Talent Insights | </strong>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.&nbsp;</li>
• <li><strong>Full-Cycle Recruitment|</strong> Take full ownership of executing strategic software engineering searches, from sourcing to offer acceptance.
• Lead and implement innovative recruitment&nbsp; 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.</li>
• <li><strong>Strategic Talent Advisor |</strong> 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.</li>
• <li><strong>Offers and Closing | </strong>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.</li>
• <li><strong>Immersion in Tech Culture | </strong>Embed yourself within the Ro Tech org by attending tech on-sites, engaging in technical discussions, and building authentic relationships across the team.</li>
• </br><b>What You’ll Bring to

the Team

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• <li><strong>Experience | </strong>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.</li>
• <li><strong>Strong Stakeholder Management | </strong>Demonstrated experience partnering with and influencing executive leadership (C-suite, VPs) on critical hiring decisions.</li>
• <li><strong>Sourcing and Engagement Expertise |</strong> 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.</li>
• <li><strong>Communication Skills | </strong>Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with candidates and senior leaders alike.</li>
• <li><strong>Location | </strong>Based near the Ro HQ NYC office, with a willingness and ability to come into the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.</li>
• </br><div>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.</div>