Principal Recruiter

Remote $166k–$196k 3 months ago full-time quality 7.8/10

Role in brief

Coinbase is seeking a Principal Recruiter to manage full-lifecycle recruiting for senior roles. Ideal candidates have extensive recruiting experience in tech and a data-driven approach to hiring.

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About the role

As a Principal Recruiter at Coinbase, you will oversee the entire recruitment process for senior-level positions, ensuring high-quality candidate pipelines and effective hiring strategies. Your role will require collaboration with senior leaders to align recruitment efforts with business needs.

The company operates in a fast-paced environment focused on increasing economic freedom. You will play a crucial role in designing recruiting processes and utilizing data to enhance hiring efficiency, making a significant impact on the team's success across global markets.

The listed salary range reflects base pay and does not include potential equity or bonuses.

Who this role suits

  • A candidate who thrives in high-pressure environments and enjoys pushing their limits.
  • Someone with a strong background in technology recruitment and a proven track record of closing senior candidates.
  • An individual who is data-driven and can translate metrics into actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • A person who values collaboration and is comfortable working with senior leadership.

From the employer

What you'll do:

  • Own the full recruitment lifecycle from role intake through close for complex, senior-level searches across your Core portfolio
  • Build candidate pipelines through self-sourcing and competitive research, ensuring sufficient depth and quality at each stage to maintain hiring velocity
  • Partner with senior leaders across your client groups to translate hiring needs into effective search strategies and a strong candidate and interviewer experience
  • Drive data integrity and use pipeline analytics to inform hiring efficiency, surface bottlenecks, and improve outcomes for your hiring teams
  • Design and implement recruiting processes and pilot programs that help the team scale its impact across global markets

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 8+ years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience in a technology company or similarly fast-paced, high-growth environment, with demonstrated success closing senior and hard-to-attract candidates
  • Experience building and scaling recruiting processes across global markets
  • Deep knowledge across the entire candidate lifecycle, from talent mapping and sourcing through interviewing and closing
  • Data-driven approach to pipeline management with the ability to translate recruiting metrics into strategic recommendations for stakeholders
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $166,345—$195,700 USD

  • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • US Applicants: View [Employee Rights](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf), [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf), and [E-Verify](https://static-assets.coinbase.com/e-verify.pdf) Notice of Participation.
  • Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com.
  • Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.coinbase.com/legal/applicant_privacy_notice). US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to [Arbitration of Disputes](https://www.coinbase.com/legal/application-arbitration-agreement).

Questions about this role

What is the remote policy?

Coinbase is a remote-first company but not remote-only, with quarterly in-person working sessions.

What are the salary details?

The base salary range for this role is $166,345 to $195,700 USD, excluding equity and bonuses.

How can I apply?

Candidates can submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

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✓ Direct apply: you message the hiring person by email. No ATS.

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