Senior Technical Recruiter

Overview Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly’s edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly, securely, and reliably by processing, serving, and securing our customers’ applications as close to their end-users as possible — at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet, to be programmable, and to support agile software development. Fastly’s customers include many of the world’s most prominent companies, including GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue. We’re building a more trustworthy Internet. Posting Open Date: 5/28/2026. Anticipated Posting Close Date: 7/28/26. Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Position Senior Technical Recruiter What you'll do Work with hiring managers across one or more verticals to craft job postings and devise recruitment strategies to hire high performing talent Influence Hiring teams to monitor and improve candidate experience Source and engage passive candidates Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from job creation through the candidate’s start date, with an emphasis on building strong hiring manager partnerships and candidate advocacy Strategize creative ways to build talent pipelines and execute on tactical research, referral generation, events and sourcing campaigns Screen resumes and interview candidates to determine position and value add Manage interview logistics and hiring decision-making process with interviewers and hiring managers Regularly track pipeline, priorities and performance data to share with internal stakeholders Drive offer negotiations and process in partnership with hiring managers and Compensation team Recommend improvements to sourcing, process and candidate outreach Participate in operational and TA related projects Support company Inclusion & Diversity efforts What we're looking for 5+ years progressive technical recruiting experience in a highly technical, engineering organization. In house experience required Experience hiring for multiple highly specialized, very senior, and niche positions simultaneously Ability to proactively source and attract passive talent in the industry through multiple methods and channels Demonstrated expertise at partnering cross-functionally with senior leadership to drive collaborative decisions Flexibility to support multiple functions within our Tech teams Excellent interviewing skills with ability to screen for both technical and team fit A commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams where collaboration and respect are just as important as technical ability Extensive tech industry knowledge with ability to identify target companies, conferences and other sources for top industry-related talent Strong track record of monitoring metrics and delivering against targets Ability to make data-driven decisions and work within structured hiring processes Strong consultative and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization Autonomous, self-starter who demonstrates continuous learning and ambiguity tolerance Nice to have Experience hiring low-level, distributed systems, infrastructure, and/or network engineers Experience supporting hiring teams with facilitating technical assessments Experience implementing AI sourcing and productivity tools Knowledge of employment and HR policies, compensation models, talent planning Work Location & Travel This position is open to the following preferred office locations: San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Denver, CO. Fastly embraces a largely hybrid model for most roles. It allows employees to split time between the office and home. Salary The estimated salary range for this position is $122,280 - $172,632. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This role may be eligible to participate in Fastly’s equity and discretionary bonus programs. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Family planning, mental health support, Employee Assistance Program, life, disability, and accident insurance, a flexible vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave. 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. For 2026, 11 paid local holidays and 12 paid company wellness days. Why Fastly? We have a huge impact. Fastly is a small company with a big reach and supports open source projects and initiatives. Employees can support causes close to their heart. We value diversity. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team where employees feel comfortable being themselves. We are passionate. Fastly values diverse interests and experiences. We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Fastly team. If you think you might be a fit please apply. A fully completed application and resume or CV are required when applying. Application & Compliance All job applications must be submitted through our official careers site at We will never request sensitive information during the application process. All official communications will come from an @fastly.com or @recruiting.fastly.com email address. Fastly is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fastly