Senior Manager, Technical Recruiting
affirm
Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Other
- Remote
- Talent Acquisition
Job description
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most. #### **About the People Team:** The People team helps Affirmers cultivate a high-performing, inclusive organization. We focus on three core areas: attracting talent aligned to our mission, enabling growth through people and team development, and retaining employees through thoughtful experiences and rewards. We develop Affirm’s people programs and systems to create a workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully. By investing in our people, we create a long-term advantage for the business. #### **About the Role:** As Senior Manager, Technical Recruiting, you’ll lead recruiting across EMEA, guiding a high-performing team that helps Affirm attract exceptional Engineering talent and scale internationally. Your work will strengthen our global hiring strategy and enable the teams advancing Affirm’s mission. #### **What You’ll Do:** - Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters by setting clear expectations, providing thoughtful feedback, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture - Own the recruiting strategy for EMEA, aligning regional hiring plans with business priorities and building the capabilities needed to support Affirm's continued international growth - Partner with Technical and cross-functional leaders to translate hiring plans into scalable hiring strategies across teams and geographies - Influence Director and VP-level stakeholders through recruiting data, market insights, and strategic guidance to inform hiring decisions, build alignment, and proactively mitigate talent risks - Use recruiting analytics to identify trends, improve funnel performance, forecast hiring risks, and drive continuous improvement across the hiring process - Collaborate closely with Talent Brand, Talent Operations, Compensation, and other People teams to deliver a seamless, consistent hiring experience - Build trusted relationships with senior leaders through transparent communication, thoughtful partnership, and proactive talent advice - Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve recruiting processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and the candidate experience #### **What We Look For:** - 10+ years of experience leading full-cycle technical recruiting, with a track record of hiring for engineering and other technical roles at scale - 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing recruiting teams. - Deep knowledge of the EMEA talent market, with experience hiring in the UK, Poland, and Spain preferred - Experience developing and executing hiring strategies in new or emerging markets where recruiting infrastructure and talent networks are still being established - Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and build trusted partnerships with senior leaders - Strong analytical skills, with experience using recruiting data and market insights to shape hiring strategies and influence business decisions - Proven ability to lead recruiting teams through organizational growth and change while maintaining high performance and delivering hiring results #### Total Rewards: We believe the people building honest financial products at Affirm should share in its success. That's why our total rewards are designed to support your health, growth, financial well-being, and future. In service of our mission, we reward employees through a combination of base pay, equity (from parent company), and comprehensive benefits. Employees new to Affirm typically come in **at the start of the pay range**. **Spain:** Pay Grade - N Equity Grade - 6 **ESP base pay range per year: 86,000 - 122,000 EUR** Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company). Location - Remote Spain #LI-Remote **Remote-first with flexibility built in**Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience. **Benefits designed for you**Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights: - Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents. - Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you. - Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to. - Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount. We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help. 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