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Direct Hire Authorities positions are the backbone of today’s fast‑growing tech ecosystem. Companies now prefer permanent hires over contractors to build cohesive teams, driving an unprecedented demand for recruiters who can source, vet, and place talent across all levels—from junior developers to VP of Engineering.

Within Direct Hire Authorities you’ll find roles such as Talent Acquisition Specialist, Senior Sourcer, Recruitment Manager, and Head of Talent Acquisition. These positions handle everything from crafting Boolean search strings in LinkedIn Recruiter, managing candidate pipelines in ATS like Lever or Greenhouse, to conducting structured interviews and negotiating offers that match market benchmarks.

Salary transparency is critical for Direct Hire authorities because it empowers recruiters to benchmark offers, negotiate confidently with candidates, and demonstrate value to hiring managers. When compensation data is openly shared, recruiters can reduce time‑to‑hire, increase candidate satisfaction, and build a reputation as a fair and data‑driven partner.

VP of Product - Payments

Company: Qualia

Location: USA

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Qualia is a leading B2B real estate technology company that provides a simple, secure, and enjoyable home buying and selling experience. Their platform brings together users from across the real estate ecosystem onto a single shared digital closing platform, providing greater clarity and transparency to real estate transactions. Qualia is looking for a product manager to own the strategy and execution of their payments network, which is a mission-critical platform sitting on top of trillions of dollars in real estate transaction payments.

Principal Software Architect

Company: Wiser Solutions

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Wiser Solutions is a global leader in omnichannel retail intelligence, empowering brands and retailers with data-driven insights. The company seeks a Principal Software Architect to lead architectural strategy, cloud-native solutions, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires extensive experience in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and modern architectural patterns.

Staff Account Manager - Ad Operations

Company: Mozilla

Location: USA

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Mozilla Corporation is a nonprofit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. They make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser, and focus on diverse areas including AI, social media, and security. The company is wholly owned by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation and is looking for a Senior Account Manager to drive the long-term growth and strategic development of Mozilla's key advertising partnerships.

Vice President of Product Management

Company: Modern Health

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The role is a high-visibility position in a fast-growing company, working closely with the leadership team to build strategic product lines. It requires strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to drive measurable outcomes and inspire high-performing teams.

Staff Account Manager - Ad Operations

Company: Mozilla

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Mozilla Corporation is a nonprofit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. They make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser, and focus on diverse areas including AI, social media, security, and more. The company is wholly owned by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation and is looking for a Senior Account Manager to drive the long-term growth and strategic development of Mozilla's key advertising partnerships.

Senior Business Solutions Engineer - BizTech

Company: Airbnb

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The Business Technology team at Airbnb manages a complex ecosystem of products and applications, driving key outcomes for stakeholders. The team ensures accurate tax collection, manages cash reconciliation, provides insurance protection, and develops enterprise applications. They seek a highly experienced professional with expertise in Oracle, tax systems, integrations, and software development.

Sr. Treasury Ops Analyst

Company: Kraken

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company with a world-class team dedicated to accelerating global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They offer premium crypto products and prioritize security, education, and client support. The Senior Treasury Analyst role involves optimizing liquidity, cash management, and treasury operations with a data-driven approach.

Software Engineer - Infrastructure Security

Company: OpenAI

Location: USA

Posted Nov 10, 2025

OpenAI is seeking a Security Software Engineer to join the Infrastructure Security team. The role involves designing and building critical security services, partnering with engineers to embed security into high-performance compute clusters, developing automation and detection tooling, driving high-impact initiatives, and leading design reviews and threat models. The ideal candidate should have strong software engineering skills, experience in building security infrastructure, deep understanding of security principles, expertise in securing cloud platforms, familiarity with container and orchestration security, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills.

Director - Global Compensation

Company: GitLab

Location: Latin America,North America

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The role of Director of Global Compensation at GitLab involves strategic leadership, program development, innovation, optimization, communication, stakeholder partnership, growth, and team leadership. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in compensation design and leadership, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

Security Engineer - Infrastructure Security

Company: OpenAI

Location: USA

Posted Nov 10, 2025

OpenAI is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Infrastructure Security team. The role involves designing and building security controls across diverse layers to defend against sophisticated adversaries and insider threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security principles, a proactive mindset, and experience securing cloud platforms and on-prem deployments.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Mercury

Location: USA

Posted Nov 10, 2025

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Staff Software Architect

Company: Wiser Solutions

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Wiser Solutions is a global leader in omnichannel retail intelligence, empowering brands and retailers with data-driven insights. The company seeks a Staff Software Architect to lead architectural strategy, cloud-native solutions, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires 10+ years of experience, expertise in AWS and Kubernetes, and strong communication skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Direct Hire Authority roles by seniority?
Junior Talent Acquisition Specialists earn between $50,000 and $70,000 annually, mid‑level Sourcers typically earn $70,000 to $100,000, and senior recruiters or Hiring Managers can command $100,000 to $150,000. These ranges vary with city, industry, and company size—San Francisco and New York tend to be on the higher end.
What skills and certifications are required for Direct Hire Authority professionals?
Key skills include Boolean search proficiency, data‑driven sourcing, pipeline management, structured interviewing, and offer negotiation. Technical tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, Lever, and Excel for analytics are essential. Certifications that add value are LinkedIn Certified Professional – Recruiter, SHRM‑CP, and Certified Talent Acquisition Professional (CTAP).
Is remote work available for Direct Hire Authority positions?
Yes—many Direct Hire Authority roles are fully remote or hybrid. Companies like GitHub, Automattic, and Zapier offer remote-first recruiting positions with flexible schedules, allowing recruiters to work from anywhere while collaborating through Slack, Zoom, and cloud‑based ATS platforms.
What career progression paths exist within Direct Hire Authority roles?
A typical path starts with a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist, moves to Senior Sourcer or Recruiter, then to Recruitment Manager, and ultimately to Director of Talent Acquisition or Head of Talent Acquisition. Each step adds responsibilities such as team leadership, strategic hiring plans, budgeting, and employer brand development.
What industry trends are shaping Direct Hire Authority roles today?
Current trends include AI‑powered sourcing tools like Hiretual and Entelo, a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, data analytics for reducing time‑to‑hire, and the rise of remote‑first talent pools. Recruiters who adopt these technologies and practices stay competitive and deliver higher quality hires.

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