Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist 

About us

Shipwell is fundamentally changing the logistics industry and breaking the mold for how supply chains have operated for centuries. We work with thousands of shippers, suppliers, 3PLs, and carriers and created the first truly connected digital platform in logistics that provides real-time visibility, automation, and bullet-proof APIs. We build industry-leading connectivity solutions in the cloud using modern architecture for a very old industry that is over 15% of GDP. Come put a dent in the universe with us.

About you

You are a deadline-focused technical recruiter and experienced in sourcing, screening and hiring top technical talent to fill hiring plans. Passionate about candidate experience! You’re respectful of the candidate and understand how stressful the process can be. You're a charismatic, people-person who can talk to anyone; you're flexible, fearless, and excited to help build something awesome and share it with the world. This is a new role and the person who comes into it will be empowered to create and adjust efforts as they see fit.

What you will do when you get here

• Lead technical recruiting efforts to meet hiring needs and goals 
• Recruit world‐class technical talent and participate in the recruiting flow (including attracting, screening, and closing high caliber candidates).
• Set-up & conduct interviews, hold post interview debriefs with candidates, demonstrate the ability to anticipate hiring manager’s preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios.
• Drive effective hiring processes; assess and improve current staff processes; own the candidate experience through interview, decision, offer, and closing.
• Showcase your passion for talent acquisition; that means intimate knowledge of all recruiting best practices and procedures

What you need to have

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 5+ years of experience in technical recruiting 
• Experience using the ATS tool; Greenhouse 
• Negotiation skills and ability to close job offers 
• Demonstrated track record of successfully sourcing & hiring world-class engineers.
• Technical knowledge to be able to talk to job prospects and understand qualifications. 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to source potential candidates on niche platforms such as Vettery, Hiretual and AngelList.

What we offer

• Incredible growth opportunity at one of the fastest-growing companies in Austin
• Competitive Pay
• 401k
• Amazing company culture
• Room to grow and tons of mentoring
• Gym reimbursement and onsite Fitness Classes
• Being a part of a rapidly growing startup company
• The kitchen is fully stocked with local coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Company-sponsored healthcare insurance and dental insurance
• Team building events and office competitions
• Partial cell phone reimbursement
• Receive an elite technology package to include a brand new MacBook Pro!
• Opportunity to put your thumbprint on a high-growth company in the early stages
• An open work environment where everyone (even the new folks) has a voice

Shipwell is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Shipwell, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. We have pledged to create a diverse and culturally strong company and environment.