Technical Recruiter

Position Overview

Sardine is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our Talent team. This role is instrumental in attracting and hiring exceptional technical talent for our Engineering and Product organizations as we scale. You will act as a strategic partner, collaborating closely with hiring managers and leadership to shape hiring strategies, manage key searches, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience.

Company Information

• Who we are: Sardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, utilizing device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to proactively stop fraud. Our platform is trusted by over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs globally to combat identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams. We have secured $145M in funding from prominent investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Activant, Visa, Experian, FIS, and Google Ventures.
• Our culture: We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed team, fostering a culture of #WorkFromAnywhere. We value talented, self-motivated individuals with a strong sense of ownership and a drive for growth, prioritizing performance over hours worked. We believe in work-life integration, allowing flexibility for personal commitments.

Location

• Remote - Canada (Work from Home, Beach, Mountain, Cafe, Anywhere!)

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle hiring process, from initial outreach to offer extension, with a strong emphasis on candidate experience, speed, and quality.
• Independently manage stakeholder expectations for top-of-funnel initiatives across Product Engineering and AI/ML teams.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to drive strategic hiring in high-impact technical areas.
• Enhance hiring velocity through proactive pipeline building, efficient process management, and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Provide hiring teams with market insights, funnel data, and recruiting best practices to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to shaping Sardine’s employer brand and outreach narrative for technical candidates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in high-growth, product-led tech environments.
• Proven ability to recruit across various engineering domains (e.g., backend, infrastructure, AI/ML, security).
• Experience in fintech or high-growth tech startups is highly desirable.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Clear and compelling written and verbal communication style.
• High ownership mindset and comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Notion is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: CA$150,000 - CA$210,000 CAD (Base pay range; actual compensation may vary based on location, qualifications, work history, and interview performance).
• Equity: Series C equity with significant upside potential.
• Benefits:
  • Generous compensation in cash and equity.
  • Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested options.
  • Remote-first culture with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
  • Flexible paid time off, year-end break, and self-care days off.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (US and Canada specific).
  • 4% matching in 401k / RRSP (US and Canada specific).
  • MacBook Pro provided.
  • One-time stipend for home office setup (desk, chair, screen, etc.).
  • Monthly meal stipend.
  • Monthly social meet-up stipend.
  • Annual health and wellness stipend.
  • Annual learning stipend.
  • Unlimited access to expert financial advisory services.

Application Instructions

Join a fast-growing company with world-class professionals. If you are seeking a meaningful career, this is the right place.