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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.

Senior Backend Engineer - Cross-Chain Solver

Company: LI.FI

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

LIFI is a company that simplifies multichain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs, and service providers. They offer a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price swaps. The company is passionate about enabling a fairer, more decentralized world and cares about user experience. They are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer CrossChain Solver to lead the development and optimization of their crosschain solver, which is critical for executing fast, reliable, and cost-effective crosschain transactions.

Software Engineer - Compute

Company: Vercel

Location: USA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

The role involves managing a fleet of clusters running hundreds of instances across various regions. The team builds a platform that powers compute at Vercel, providing primitives to run builds, serverless functions, middleware, edge functions, secure compute, and sandboxes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of software engineering experience, preferably with Golang, and extensive experience with containers, virtual machines, Linux, and distributed systems. The role offers a great compensation package, inclusive healthcare, learning and growth opportunities, flexible time off, and a WFH budget.

Product Manager - Sites

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Figma Sites is a new product in public beta that helps creators turn designs into websites without plugins or code. The company is looking for a Product Manager to lead the next chapter of Figma Sites, collaborating with engineering, design, and research to deliver seamless publishing experiences and shape the future of design to product.

Senior Engineering Manager - Core Sync

Company: Dropbox

Location: USA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Dropbox seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers, focusing on modernizing their Sync platform and driving innovation. The role involves managing up to 25 engineers, collaborating with Product Managers, and ensuring high-quality execution of critical business objectives.

Account Executive - SMB

Company: Sprout Social

Location: USA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Sprout Social is hiring an Account Executive SMB to join their Sales & Success team. The role involves executing the sales process, closing new business, and meeting activity, pipeline, and new business metrics. The company offers a supportive environment for career growth, with opportunities to work with top brands and design one's own career path.

Staff Engineer - Site Reliability

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Zapier is a company that builds automation and AI tools to help businesses scale. They value diversity, remote work, and a culture of learning and collaboration. The company is looking for a Staff Site Reliability Engineer with deep observability expertise to lead a multiyear reliability strategy and influence organizational culture and practice.

Growth Marketing Manager

Company: Cyderes

Location: USA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Cyderes is a cybersecurity company that helps organizations be everyday ready for threats. They specialize in building practical IAM exposure management and risk programs, stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with existing security tools, augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. They are hiring a Growth Marketing Manager to own and optimize inbound and outbound marketing channels that drive qualified pipeline for Cyderes.

Deal Desk Manager

Company: Bishop Fox

Location: USA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Bishop Fox is a leading authority in offensive security, providing solutions such as continuous penetration testing, red teaming, and attack surface management. They are hiring a Deal Desk Manager to oversee RFPs, security questionnaires, and deal desk operations, ensuring alignment with company policies and industry best practices. The role requires expertise in RFP tools, Salesforce, finance, and deal desk procedures.

Senior Product Designer - Hyperliquid

Company: LI.FI

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 12, 2025

LIFI is a company that simplifies multichain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs, and service providers. They offer a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price swaps. The company values user experience and aims to make complex technologies accessible to everyone. They are looking for a Senior Product Designer focused on perpetuals trading to deliver designs in a remote environment.

Paid Search Manager

Company: Hostaway

Location: North America

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Hostaway is seeking a dynamic Paid Search Manager to own and lead their multimillion dollar program, driving measurable impact on growth and success. The role involves managing campaigns across multiple platforms, optimizing bids and budget, conducting keyword research, writing ad copy, designing AB tests, and staying current on PPC and SEM practices. The company offers competitive compensation, 100% remote work, equity, values-driven leadership, professional growth opportunities, annual paid leave, geographic-specific benefits, and a dynamic team culture.

Senior Software Developer - Scheduling

Company: Jane App

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Jane is a remote-first company that helps healthcare practitioners and patients by providing digital tools for managing practices. They value collaboration, growth mindset, and work-life balance. The company is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their Scheduling team to design and build scheduling experiences, integrate with other systems, and adopt AI tools.

Engineering Manager - Developer Impact (Developer Experience)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Zapier is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Developer Impact team, which focuses on improving developer productivity and velocity through automation, AI, and internal tooling. The role involves managing a team, identifying and eliminating friction in the development process, championing best practices, and applying AI to developer workflows. Zapier values diversity, remote work, and a culture of experimentation.

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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