Deliveroo

technical recruiter for engineering

In short

This role leads full-lifecycle technical recruitment for senior and leadership engineering positions (Principal, Staff, Engineering Leadership) at Deliveroo, a three-sided e-commerce marketplace. It demands strong stakeholder management with engineering leaders, data-driven hiring using ATS tools like Ashby and LinkedIn Recruiter, and experience in fast-paced, high-growth global tech environments. The role also involves shaping hiring strategy, refining assessment frameworks, and mentoring junior recruiters.

About
Deliveroo is a three-sided marketplace that helps people shop and eat, with technology powering every order.
Responsibilities
•Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for critical, highly technical positions, including Principal Engineers, Staff Engineers, and Engineering Leadership, using tailored strategies that balance speed, quality, DE&I, and candidate experience
•Partner with Heads of Engineering, Product, and People to shape role designs, influence hiring strategy, and align talent acquisition outcomes with broader business goals
•Turn market intelligence, recruiting metrics, and People Analytics dashboards into actionable insights to guide hiring manager decisions and optimize pipeline performance
•Refine assessment frameworks, streamline interview calibration, and partner with TA Operations to test new tools and maintain high data accuracy across systems
•Embed inclusive practices into every stage of job design and sourcing, deliver an exceptional candidate journey, and mentor junior recruiters on best practices
Requirements
•Proven experience leading end-to-end technical recruitment in a fast-paced, high-growth tech or product organization, with substantial experience in global tech environments
•Strong track record of hiring for complex, senior technical roles, including Staff/Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers, or Technical Directors
•Excellent sourcing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior engineering leaders and close top-tier talent in competitive markets
•Fluency with recruitment data and tools, including ATS platforms such as Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and market insight dashboards
•Ability to lead TA initiatives that improve hiring processes, equity, or candidate experience with high autonomy
Nice to have
•Experience partnering with People Analytics teams to design custom recruiting performance dashboards
•Mentoring and coaching mid-level recruiters or sourcers within an engineering talent team
Conditions
Not specified in the posting.

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