About the Company
Valon’s mission is to empower every homeowner. We believe the journey of home ownership starts when you get your keys, but lasts far beyond. We’re creating a world where home ownership comes with ease, security, and financial know-how. Our growing team of engineers, operators, product enthusiasts, and experienced servicing professionals are leveraging technology to fundamentally improve the homeownership experience. Through mortgage servicing—the process of paying off one’s mortgage—Valon is taking the first step in transforming the industry one homeowner, and lender, at a time.
Our Team
At Valon, our people are our greatest asset. As we scale rapidly, we are committed to cultivating a high-performance culture that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent. The Talent team plays a critical role in helping Valon grow by bringing in the right people and building an exceptional candidate experience.
About the Role
We are seeking a Technical Recruiter with a strong track record in full life-cycle recruiting to help grow our engineering team. This role will be based in New York City or San Francisco. You will work closely with engineering and product leadership to strategically source, engage, and hire world-class software engineers.You should have 4+ of experience in recruiting technical talent, ideally both in-house and agency roles. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable owning the entire recruiting process—from outreach to offer—while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical roles, from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and close.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand technical hiring needs and define ideal candidate profiles.
- Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent in competitive markets.
- Own and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in Greenhouse, using metrics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
- Utilize tools like Gem and LinkedIn Recruiter to proactively build and engage high-quality talent pipelines.
- Work collaboratively with the broader People team on headcount planning and onboarding.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of technical recruiting experience with a combination of agency and in-house roles.
- Strong knowledge of software engineering roles, functions, and market dynamics.
- Demonstrated success recruiting in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments.
- Hands-on experience with ATS and modern recruiting tools, such as Greenhouse and Gem.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open roles while maintaining a high-quality bar.
- Clear, persuasive communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical mindset—comfortable using recruiting metrics to track progress and improve outcomes.
- A proactive, collaborative, and flexible team player who thrives in ambiguity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience hiring across both NYC and SF tech markets.
- Familiarity with DEI strategies and inclusive recruiting practices.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Location
San Francisco or New York City (hybrid work environment)
Benefits
- Compensation: Annual base compensation between $127,000–$172,000 with meaningful equity, plus a 401(k) plan
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for physical and mental well-being
- Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax options for public transit, rideshare, and parking expenses
- Professional Growth: Onboarding programs and learning & development opportunities, including 360° performance reviews
- Team Culture: Quarterly team and company budgets for outings and bonding activities
- Time Off: Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid for all new parents
This Base Compensation pay range applies to our New York City located staff and may differ according to location. New York Base Compensation Pay Range$127,000 - $172,000USDThroughout the interview process, please remember that emails will only be from valon.com emails. We won't ever be asking for any personally identifiable information during the interview process itself. Please reach out to talent@valon.com if you have any requests to verify the authenticity of an outreach.Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Valon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
