Technical Recruiter

As a Technical Recruiter at Mochi, your primary responsibilities include sourcing high-caliber candidates, conducting phone screens, managing take-home projects, and overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process. You will collaborate closely with Technical Hiring Managers to define job needs and develop effective recruitment strategies while ensuring a great candidate experience.

To qualify for the Technical Recruiter position at Mochi, you should have at least 5 years of technical recruiting experience, including 2 years focusing on senior or niche roles. Familiarity with engineering roles, full-cycle recruiting, and ideally, some programming or scripting knowledge would also be beneficial.

Important skills for a Technical Recruiter at Mochi include strong organizational abilities, expertise in behavioral interviewing, and the ability to fill complex technical roles. Being adaptable in a fast-paced environment and having a knack for building structured interviewing processes will also serve you well.

The work culture at Mochi is vibrant and fast-paced, with a focus on connection and community. Employees enjoy daily team lunches, group activities, and mindfulness sessions, all aimed at fostering a supportive work environment. We prioritize wellness and aim for high-impact work that contributes to the future of digital healthcare.

The Technical Recruiter role at Mochi offers the flexibility of being fully remote or onsite at our San Francisco headquarters. However, benefits may differ between the two options, so it's encouraged to inquire further about these during the interview process.

When answering this question, focus on discussing the various platforms and tools you use for sourcing high-caliber candidates. Highlight your strategies for direct outreach, networking in the tech community, and engaging with candidates on diverse sourcing platforms to attract top talent.

In your response, walk through your experience managing the full recruitment process. Mention specific phases, such as defining job requirements, resume screening, conducting interviews, and negotiating offers. Providing quantitative results, such as time-to-fill or successful placements, can strengthen your answer.

Discuss your approach to maintaining communication, providing timely feedback, and being transparent about the process. You might also want to mention how you handle candidate questions and make them feel valued throughout each stage of the interview.

Explain your technique for conducting behavioral interviews, emphasizing how you create a structured environment. Mention the specific competencies you assess and how you frame your questions to uncover a candidate’s past experiences in relation to the role.

In your answer, list any Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or sourcing tools you have experience with and explain why you find them effective. You can also touch on trends in recruitment technology that have influenced your approach.

Talk about the importance of communication and alignment with hiring managers. Explain how you work together to clarify job descriptions, define candidate profiles, and create effective recruitment strategies, as well as the feedback loop you maintain throughout the process.

Describe your approach to providing constructive feedback to candidates who may not be a fit. Emphasize the importance of professionalism and timeliness in communication, and how you may suggest alternative roles or provide insights that could help them in future applications.

Discuss your awareness and strategies for promoting diversity in your recruitment efforts. Highlight how you ensure that you reach a wide range of candidates and combat bias in the recruitment process.

In your response, mention any professional organizations, online courses, industry conferences, or networking groups that you follow. Highlight how remaining informed about trends helps you better engage with candidates and provide effective recruiting strategies.

When answering, focus on a specific example where your efforts led to a successful placement. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and what steps you took to ensure a great fit for both the candidate and organization.