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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Sales, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems, DevOps, Software Engineering, Bullhorn
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://mondo.gosnaphop.com/jobs/job/technical-recruiter-washington-dc-pa-20005-32367387/0da7daea-5a00-11f1-88e2-02420a6c7775

## About the Role

We are seeking a driven, high-performance Technical Recruiter to source, engage, and place top-tier tech talent in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. This opportunity offers uncapped earning potential for someone who thrives under pressure, moves with urgency, and is genuinely passionate about connecting people with the right roles., * 2-10 years of experience in recruiting, technical sourcing, or a people-facing role

 * Demonstrated track record of tenure and growth, with 2-3 years in recent roles strongly preferred
 * Proven success in a high-performance, metrics-driven recruiting or talent acquisition environment
 * Strong sourcing, cold outreach, and pipeline generation skills across technical disciplines
 * Competitive, financially motivated, and driven by uncapped earning potential
 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
 * Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills - with both candidates and clients
 * Self-starter with a hunter mentality - you build your pipeline, you don't wait for it
 * Coachable and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly and operate with autonomy, * Experience recruiting for technical roles (software engineering, data, DevOps, infrastructure, etc.)
 * Background in staffing, agency recruiting, or RPO environments
 * Familiarity with ATS platforms (Bullhorn, JobDiva, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.) and LinkedIn Recruiter
 * Demonstrated ability to build and grow a candidate network within a technical vertical
 * Prior experience in a commission-based, performance-reward culture
 * Genuine interest in technology, the hiring market, and helping candidates find the right fit

## Description

* Own the recruitment lifecycle - from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and placement
 * Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical candidates through proactive outreach, networking, and referrals
 * Partner consultatively with hiring managers and clients to deeply understand technical roles and team needs
 * Source passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, boolean search, and creative outreach strategies
 * Manage candidate relationships with a high-touch, responsive approach that reflects your personal brand
 * Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentality in a performance-based environment


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