Senior Recruiter

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Recruiter at Pocket Worlds, you'll own the full-cycle recruiting process, collaborating with hiring managers to develop strategies and attract top talent. You'll source candidates through various channels (LinkedIn, job boards, networking), conduct engaging interviews, build strong relationships, and manage the candidate experience. You'll also contribute to employer branding, leverage data for process improvement, and ensure a diverse, inclusive workplace. Experience with Ashby or similar recruiting tools is required. The role demands excellent communication, multitasking abilities, and a proactive approach to innovation within a fast-paced startup environment.
Must have:
  • 5+ years full-cycle recruiting experience
  • Strong track record of hiring across various roles
  • Excellent sourcing and communication skills
  • Experience with Ashby and similar tools
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Perks:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Meaningful equity
  • Equipment allowance
  • Healthcare, 401k (US only)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Education/Training stipend

Job Details

About Pocket Worlds:

At Pocket Worlds, we are building bleeding-edge technology that enables creators to develop the next generation of social experiences. Our flagship platform, Highrise, is where millions of people express themselves, engage in shared experiences, and create deep friendships. Over 40 million people have already joined the world of Highrise, and it's growing faster every day. Through Highrise, we are connecting the world through shared community created experiences and realizing the positive potential of the internet.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Recruiter who’s passionate about connecting amazing people with the right opportunities. If you love finding talent, creating great candidate experiences, and shaping the future of a growing company, this role is for you. You’ll be at the heart of our hiring process, working closely with hiring managers to bring in the best talent and ensure Pocket Worlds continues to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process—from sourcing and screening to making offers and welcoming new hires.

  • Collaborate closely with hiring managers across all teams to understand hiring needs and craft tailored recruiting strategies.

  • Actively source top talent using LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, referrals, and beyond.

  • Conduct thoughtful, engaging interviews to assess candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit.

  • Build strong, lasting relationships with potential hires, ensuring we have a solid talent pipeline for the future.

  • Help us showcase our company’s culture and values through an engaging employer branding strategy.

  • Provide candidates with an outstanding experience, keeping them informed and excited throughout the hiring process.

  • Stay ahead of recruiting trends and best practices to continually improve our approach.

  • Leverage data and insights to refine hiring strategies and improve our processes.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a fast-paced startup or tech environment.

  • A strong track record of hiring across technical, creative, and operational roles.

  • Proven ability to source and engage talent using various platforms and strategies.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—you know how to make candidates and hiring managers feel heard and supported.

  • The ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping the hiring process smooth and efficient.

  • A commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

  • Experience using Ashby and other similar recruiting tools.

  • A proactive mindset—you’re always looking for ways to improve and innovate.

Why work with us:

  • Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users around the world.

  • Growth: Your growth isn’t capped by a career ladder. Show us you can deliver the impact, and we’ll respond with recognition and reward.

  • Elite team: You’ll be a member of a small and elite team with a lot of freedom to go after opportunities you identify.

  • Culture: High trust, high intensity, low process and bureaucracy. We pride ourselves in being a Silicon Valley startup with a laser focus on the mission, and we’ll happily remove all roadblocks in your path to success.

  • Office and team: Directly work with the cofounders in our office located in East Austin.

Pocket Worlds Core Values:

  • Be an Owner (Not a Renter)

  • Experts leading experts

  • Always be shipping

  • Focus on Impact

  • Take every unfair advantage

  • Love what you do

Benefits (Full Time Employees):

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Meaningful equity - we’re here to do amazing work, and we share in our wins together.

  • Equipment allowance - choose what you need to work at your best.

  • Healthcare, 401k (US only)

  • Unlimited PTO.

  • Education/Training stipend - we've set aside a budget for every employee to continue to learn and grow their skills.

Pocket Worlds is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Any communications from Pocket Worlds will only come from an @pocketworlds.com or @everskies.com domain. If you receive any communications, offers, etc. from any other domain, it is likely a scam.

Similar Jobs

Revolgy - Junior Cloud Ops Engineer (Intern)

Revolgy

(Remote)
1 Month ago
SuperPlay - 3D Rigger & Generalist

SuperPlay

Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
EXUSIA - MS BI Architect

EXUSIA

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
Stream Hatchet - Senior Data Engineer

Stream Hatchet

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Barclays - BA4 Analyst PC

Barclays

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
PwC - Workforce Transformation Manager

PwC

Singapore (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Sporty Group - IN Talent Acquisition Specialist – Non-Tech Hiring

Sporty Group

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
SEGA - Junior People Advisor

SEGA

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
SmileGate - Holdings HR Operations Intern

SmileGate

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (On-Site)
1 Month ago
SciPlay - University & Community Outreach Intern

SciPlay

Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

NVIDIA - Senior Failure Analysis Solutions Developer

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Bigger Games - Illustrator

Bigger Games

İstanbul, Türkiye (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Codeway - Advertisement Monetization Specialist

Codeway

İstanbul, Türkiye (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Playtech - CRM Executive

Playtech

Valletta, Malta (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Xsolla - Software Manager

Xsolla

Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Evolution - Casino Game Presenter (Guest Service Agent Alternative) - up to $25/hr

Evolution

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Nintendo - Intern PR & Corporate Communications (m/f/d)

Nintendo

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Rocket Werkz - MATHEMATICIAN PROGRAMMER

Rocket Werkz

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Greenworks - Territory Manager, Northeast

Greenworks

(Remote)
2 Months ago
Fliff  Inc  - Software Engineer II

Fliff Inc

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (On-Site)
8 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Texas, United States

DraftKings - Senior Associate Project Manager, Creative Operations

DraftKings

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
NVIDIA - Senior Circuit Design Engineer - Power Modeling and Simulation

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
On Location - Art Director - Production & Hospitality

On Location

Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)
2 Days ago
Regent Craft - Propulsion Engineering Intern

Regent Craft

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Senior Product Manager II - Data

The Walt Disney Company

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Evolution - Online Game Presenter (Hostess - Waitress Alternative) - Competitive Pay & Tips!

Evolution

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Next Level Business Services - Salesforce Veeva Developer

Next Level Business Services

North Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
ION - Senior Full-Stack Developer, New York

ION

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Rackspace Technology - Government Services Sales Executive VI - Houston, TX - Remote

Rackspace Technology

Houston, Texas, United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
Light Speed Studios - Lead Engine Systems Engineer

Light Speed Studios

Irvine, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Human Resource Jobs

Microsoft - Employee Relations Manager

Microsoft

Singapore, Singapore (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Fugro - Talent Acquisition Partner

Fugro

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Intel Corporation - Business HR Internship

Intel Corporation

Phoenix, Arizona, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Tesla - Employee Advisor

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
6 Days ago
King - Associate People Director – Corporate Functions - EMEA

King

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Tesla - Junior Recruiter

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Tesla - Employee Advisor

Tesla

Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Nordcurrent - Recruiter

Nordcurrent

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania (On-Site)
3 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Recruiting day in Montpellier- March 4th, 2025

The Walt Disney Company

Île-de-France, France (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Limit Break - Senior Recruiter

Limit Break

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

We're the creators of Highrise, now featured in the iOS App Store with 50 million users and rapidly growing. We're building bleeding-edge technology for developers and amateurs to create immersive experiences and worlds inside our virtual universe.


We believe that the future of virtual worlds is bright, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this industry. As we continue to grow and expand our platform, we're looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey of innovation and creativity. If you're passionate about building the platform to power virtual experiences that bring people together and push the boundaries of what's possible, we want you on our team!

Texas, United States (On-Site)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

Brazil (On-Site)

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)

Texas, United States (On-Site)

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Pocket Worlds

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug