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With 1,226 open Direct Hiring Authority positions, the demand for recruiters who can take ownership of talent acquisition is at an all‑time high. Companies are looking for professionals who can build pipelines, negotiate offers, and close deals faster, especially as AI‑driven sourcing and data‑powered decision‑making become standard.

Typical titles in this category include Talent Acquisition Lead, Head of Recruiting, Senior Recruiter, and Diversity Hiring Lead. Core responsibilities involve partnering with hiring managers, executing Boolean and LinkedIn Recruiter searches, managing ATS workflows in Greenhouse or Workday, creating structured interview frameworks, and reporting on sourcing metrics.

Salary transparency is essential for Direct Hiring Authority roles because recruiters must understand market rates to negotiate competitive offers, justify hiring budgets, and attract high‑quality candidates. Transparent pay data also builds trust with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring that compensation discussions are fair and data‑driven.

Security Software Engineer (L5) - Detection Engineering

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Nov 21, 2025

Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide. The Detection Engineering Team focuses on analyzing high-risk attack paths and creating focused detections to reduce risk to the business. The team values software engineering skills, risk reduction, and improving the security space. They seek an experienced detection engineer with at least 5 years of experience writing detections at scale using a detection-as-code approach, preferably in an AWS environment. The role offers a competitive compensation structure and comprehensive benefits.

Senior Security Software Engineer (L5) - Security Platforms Engineering

Company: Netflix

Location: Poland

Posted Nov 21, 2025

Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide. The Security Platforms Engineering team builds foundational security services, including vulnerability management. They are expanding their team in Poland to support vulnerability visibility, triage, and remediation across Netflix's ecosystem. The role is remote for candidates located in Poland.

Data Engineer 5 - Personalization

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Nov 21, 2025

Netflix is a leading global entertainment service with over 300 million paid subscribers in 190 countries. The company offers a wide variety of TV series, films, and games across multiple genres and languages. Netflix values inclusion and diversity, providing a meaningful interview experience for all candidates and celebrating diversity in its workforce.

Data Engineer (L5) – Security

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Nov 21, 2025

Netflix emphasizes security and data engineering efforts to protect member data and infrastructure. The role requires building scalable data pipelines and collaborating across teams. The job offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Company: Checkly

Location: USA

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Checkly seeks a Senior Product Marketing Manager for a fully remote role, emphasizing innovation in application reliability. The position involves strategic marketing, product launches, and global collaboration. Benefits include flexible work, competitive pay, and a transparent culture.

Data Engineer (L5) - Ads

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Nov 21, 2025

This text describes Netflix's Ads Data Engineering team, their focus on building data products for ad impact analysis, hiring requirements for software engineers with data expertise, and details about compensation and benefits. It emphasizes technical skills, collaboration, and company values.

Senior Software Engineer - Web Services

Company: Mozilla

Location: UK

Posted Nov 21, 2025

MZLA Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation, develops open-source email and productivity tools like Thunderbird. They value privacy, user control, and collaboration with a global community. The company seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead web services initiatives, focusing on JMAP, Python, and TypeScript. They offer competitive salaries, remote work, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Data Scientist Manager - Games Product and Platform

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Nov 21, 2025

Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide. The company is seeking a Manager of Games Product and Platform DSE to lead a team of data scientists and analytics engineers to improve the gaming experience on Netflix. The role involves providing data strategy, measurement, and experimentation for games product experiences, as well as owning the information flow of critical backend platform data.

Associate Vice President - Digital (Political)

Company: MissionWired

Location: USA

Posted Nov 20, 2025

MissionWired is a direct marketing agency for nonprofits and Democratic organizations, helping them create revolutionary fundraising strategies and campaigns. They have a diverse team and are committed to social change and equality. The company is looking for an associate vice president with experience in digital fundraising and communications to lead client engagements and manage cross-functional teams.

Senior Software Engineer - Web Services

Company: Mozilla

Location: USA

Posted Nov 21, 2025

MZLA Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation, develops open-source email and productivity tools like Thunderbird. They value privacy, user control, and collaboration with a global community. The company seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead web services initiatives, focusing on JMAP, Python, and TypeScript. They offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a remote work environment.

Senior Software Engineer - Web Services

Company: Mozilla

Location: USA

Posted Nov 21, 2025

MZLA Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation, develops open-source email and productivity tools like Thunderbird. They value privacy, user control, and collaboration with a global community. The company seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead web services initiatives, focusing on JMAP, Python, and TypeScript. They offer competitive salaries, remote work, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Senior Product Manager - Personal Banking

Company: Mercury

Location: USA

Posted Nov 20, 2025

Mercury, a fintech company, is seeking a Senior Product Manager to join their Personal Banking team and help shape and scale their consumer banking offering. The role involves creating a holistic, high-scale consumer banking program, working on user-facing experiences, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of relevant product management experience in a financial technology company, be technically inclined, and have a deep understanding of user needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Direct Hiring Authority roles by seniority?
Entry‑level recruiters earn $55k‑$75k. Mid‑level Talent Acquisition Specialists command $75k‑$110k. Senior roles such as Recruiting Manager or Head of Recruiting typically range from $110k‑$160k, while Director of Talent Acquisition can exceed $170k with bonus and equity.
What skills, tools, and certifications are required for a Direct Hiring Authority position?
Key skills include Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS mastery (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday), data analysis with Excel or Tableau, and interview design. Certifications such as SHRM‑CP, PHR, LinkedIn Recruiter Certification, and Certified Professional in Talent Acquisition (CPTA) boost credibility.
Is remote work available for Direct Hiring Authority roles?
Yes, most companies offer fully remote or hybrid options. 70% of listings list remote work, with additional perks like flexible hours, home‑office stipends, and virtual onboarding tools.
What career progression paths exist within Direct Hiring Authority?
A typical trajectory moves from Junior Recruiter → Senior Recruiter → Recruiting Manager → Head of Recruiting → Director of Talent Acquisition / VP of Talent. Each step adds responsibility for strategy, budgeting, and leadership of larger hiring teams.
What industry trends are shaping Direct Hiring Authority roles?
Current trends include AI‑powered sourcing tools (HireVue, Pymetrics), focus on candidate experience, data‑driven talent dashboards, increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion hiring, and the rise of remote‑first talent strategies.

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