Technical Recruiter
Compass
San Diego, CA · Posted September 8, 2026
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About the job
At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.
Technical Recruiter
Compass is looking for a Technical Recruiter who will drive the Company’s talent acquisition strategy for our growing teams across Engineering, Data, and Product. As our Technical Recruiter, you’ll partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to develop, drive, and manage sourcing/recruiting strategies for our technical positions. In addition, you will assist in developing and promoting the Compass culture internally and externally.
Please note that this is an in-office role.
At Compass You Will:
Manage and drive the full recruitment life cycle by sourcing, reviewing resumes, coordinating screenings and interviews, and assisting in determining the suitability of applicants in various departments for employment
Work with Compass hiring managers to better understand each department’s needs and screen incoming applicants quickly and effectively
Proactively source active and passive candidates through employee referrals, networking, internal databases, and innovative research tactics
Communicate with candidates professionally and be immediately responsive
Promote the Compass brand and use creativity to attract and market the Company to qualified and strong candidates
What We're Looking For:
3+ years of experience recruiting and sourcing engineers
Experience managing technical candidate pipelines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
B.A. or B.S. with a strong academic record
Must be able to multi-task and manage a robust/full pipeline with efficiency and constant attention
High level of interpersonal skills and strong ability to engage both active and passive candidates
Comfort leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve sourcing, research, outreach, and recruiting workflows; curiosity and willingness to experiment with new tools and approaches
Considerable skill in interviewing techniques
Experience with Greenhouse (or other relevant Applicant Tracking Systems) and LinkedIn Recruiter
Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications, especially Google Suite
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $120,000-$130,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.
Perks that You Need to Know About:
Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.
Do your best work, be your authentic self.
At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.
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