Mapbox
Senior/Staff Technical Recruiter
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Senior/Staff Technical Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter – Europe (Remote, Finland-based)
Company Context
Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for modern businesses, enabling organisations to create immersive, globally accessible experiences for people, packages, and vehicles. With over 4 million registered developers, Mapbox is trusted for its flexibility, security, and privacy compliance. Our platform powers tailored location-driven solutions for customers worldwide.
### About the Role
Our full-cycle technical recruitment team partners closely with engineering and product leadership to attract and hire top talent for our R&D functions. With 10 recruiters split between the US and Europe, this role will help establish and expand our recruiting presence in Europe—playing a critical role in scaling our talent pipeline globally.
Work Location: Remote (Finland-based) Candidates based nearby to our Helsinki office can opt for hybrid flexibility, if preferred. The role is also open to candidates in the UK, Poland, or Minsk.
### What You'll Do
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Full-Life Cycle Recruiting Manage end-to-end technical hiring—from initial research and sourcing strategies to candidate negotiations and closing offers.
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Strategic Talent Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to R&D hiring managers and leaders, aligning technical talent acquisition with long-term business goals.
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Data-Driven Sourcing Design and execute market-driven sourcing strategies to access a global pool of high-calibre technical talent.
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Stakeholder & Leadership Alignment Build strong relationships with R&D leadership, present market insights, and influence hiring decisions.
- Develop trust-based communication cadences with stakeholders.
- Adapt to ambiguity and problem-solve in a fast-moving tech landscape.
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Compensation & Negotiation Collaborate with Total Rewards and Finance on competitive salary packages, equity structures, and performance incentives.
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Talent Intelligence & Analytics Provide market mapping, competitor insights, and pipeline health updates to guide data-driven hiring decisions.
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Operational Excellence Streamline and enhance the R&D hiring journey, ensuring seamless experiences for candidates and hiring managers.
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Talent Initiatives & Project Management Lead and implement strategic talent acquisition projects, including:
- Process improvements
- Employer branding initiatives
- Recruiting frameworks and tooling development
### What We Believe Are Important Traits For This Role
Experience & Expertise
- 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting, specialising in Software Development Engineers and Engineering Managers.
- Proven success in high-growth tech environments, preferably in Europe (Finland, Germany, Poland, UK).
- Experience hiring US-based technical talent is a strong bonus.
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Compensation Mastery
- Skilled in negotiating equity structures, buyout scenarios, and competitive compensation packages.
Data & AI-Driven Approach
- Obsessed with market intelligence, funnel analytics, and AI-powered recruitment tools to optimise pipeline health.
Recruiter Performance
- High-touch engagement that immediately builds trust with top candidates.
- Can maintain long-term pipelines and convert leads into hires.
Flexibility & Team Mindset
- Thrives in ambiguity, with strong problem-solving skills tailored for competitive hiring.
- A hirer-centric, team-first attitude, ready to adapt and support peers across geographies or functional areas.
### What We Value
In addition to our core Mapbox leadership values, we prioritise:
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Innovative & Curious Individuals We hire those who deeply explore problems, model solutions, and optimise continuously.
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Inclusivity & Belonging
- Mapbox commits to making everyone feel their whole selves at work, through initiatives like:
- Committable healthcare
- Parental leave policies
- Work-life flexibility
- R&D-inclusive support programs
- We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds—gender, ethnicity, ability, and sexual orientation—to apply.
- Mapbox commits to making everyone feel their whole selves at work, through initiatives like:
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