Senior Technical Recruiter

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.


For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Senior Technical Recruiter

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition team and drive the growth of our North American teams, specifically our tech hub in Chicago. Our company empowers you to implement your ideas, take ownership of your career, and continuously learn. You'll experience a fast-paced, open-minded work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will collaborate closely with our hiring teams to spot, attract, and hire top talent, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our growing organization.

What you'll do:

• Perform full-cycle recruiting across the organization - from intake meetings, sourcing, and interviewing to debriefs and offer negotiation;
• Collaborate with the teams to define hiring needs and develop comprehensive recruiting strategies for our Tech and Product teams;
• Proactively spot and engage top talent through creative sourcing techniques, cultivate strong connections with candidates, and ensure a positive hiring experience through clear communication and support;
• Stay current with industry trends to enhance sourcing strategies while fostering an inclusive hiring process that values diverse perspectives;
• Work closely with stakeholders to make data-driven hiring decisions and support smooth onboarding and integration of new hires;
• Multiply your experience and knowledge working closely with Recruiters in the global Talent Acquisition team.

Who you are:

• You have a minimum of 7 years experience in Technical Recruitment - expertise in hiring for Engineering, Product, Design and/or Data focused roles preferred;
• Passionate about Recruitment with a deep understanding of the tech landscape and candidate market; Fintech/Payments experience and knowledge of the local Chicago market is greatly appreciated!
• Utilize analytics to inform hiring strategies and improve recruitment outcomes;
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to define structure and prioritize tasks effectively;
• Deep knowledge of recruitment sourcing strategies and ability to nurture a passive candidate talent pool

Additional Information

The annual base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $160,000; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.This role is based out of our Chicago office, but also may be based out of our San Francisco location as well. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

• Some domestic and international travel required

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.


Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What's next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.