University Recruiter – Software Engineering (Contract)

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Build to Protect Civilization</h2> <p>TRM is a blockchain intelligence company that’s on a mission to build a safer financial system for billions of people. We’re a lean, high-impact team tackling some of the world’s most critical challenges, ranging from human trafficking and financial fraud to terrorist financing. We are builders who power governments, financial institutions, and crypto companies when the clock is running and the consequences are real. This is why every TRMer is a bet on our future and has the power to change our trajectory. </p> <h3>About the Position</h3></div><p data-start="409" data-end="694">Our ability to identify, hire, and retain exceptional talent is foundational to our mission. The Talent team at TRM is made up of experienced operators who have built world-class Engineering, Data Science, GTM, and People teams at some of the most respected startups in Silicon Valley.</p> <p data-start="696" data-end="1092">As a <strong data-start="701" data-end="725">University Recruiter</strong>, you will play a critical role in building TRM’s early-career software engineering pipeline. You’ll focus on attracting, engaging, and hiring top student and new-grad talent through campus programs, events, partnerships, and early-career sourcing strategies. Your success will be measured by speed, quality, and the long-term impact of the talent you bring into TRM.</p> <p><strong><span class="notion-enable-hover" data-token-index="0" data-reactroot="">The impact you’ll have here:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-start="1003" data-end="1111">Build and scale a high-velocity university recruiting engine for early-career software engineering talent.</li> <li data-start="1114" data-end="1221">Own the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle for interns, new grads, and other early-career engineering roles.</li> <li data-start="1224" data-end="1357">Represent TRM at university career fairs, campus events, and recruiting programs, serving as a front-line ambassador for our brand.</li> <li data-start="1360" data-end="1492">Partner with the Talent and Engineering teams to plan, execute, and continuously improve campus recruiting events and experiences.</li> <li data-start="1495" data-end="1603">Partner closely with Engineering hiring managers to forecast early-career needs and align on hiring plans.</li> <li data-start="1606" data-end="1710">Deliver thoughtful, inclusive, and high-touch candidate experiences across every stage of the process.</li> <li data-start="1713" data-end="1830">Design and execute campus and early-career sourcing strategies, including events, referrals, and targeted outreach.</li> <li data-start="1833" data-end="1938">Track funnel health, analyze conversion data, and use insights to improve yield and efficiency over time.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span class="notion-enable-hover" data-token-index="0" data-reactroot="">What we’re looking for:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-start="1974" data-end="2095"><strong data-start="1974" data-end="2012">2–3 years of University recruiting experience&nbsp;</strong></li> <li data-start="2098" data-end="2195">Experience recruiting early-career or technical talent, ideally for software engineering roles.</li> <li data-start="2198" data-end="2299">Familiarity with campus recruiting programs, early-career pipelines, or emerging talent strategies.</li> <li data-start="2302" data-end="2385">Experience attending or supporting university career fairs and recruiting events.</li> <li data-start="2388" data-end="2515">Comfort representing an employer in live, high-volume environments and engaging with students in a compelling, authentic way.</li> <li data-start="2518" data-end="2638">Ability to plan and execute recruiting events end-to-end, including logistics, coordination, and post-event follow-up.</li> <li data-start="2641" data-end="2742">Comfort using ATS and sourcing tools to manage pipelines, track candidates, and report on outcomes.</li> <li data-start="2745" data-end="2856">Ability to analyze recruiting metrics (pass-through rates, funnel health, yield) and apply learnings quickly.</li> <li data-start="2859" data-end="2956">Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with candidates and hiring partners.</li> <li data-start="2959" data-end="3076">A proactive, execution-oriented mindset with a high tolerance for ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</li> <li data-start="2959" data-end="3076"><strong data-start="3310" data-end="3394">This role requires regular in-person engagement, including the ability to work from the San Francisco office up to three days per week, attend in-office events as needed, and travel up to 25% to support university recruiting events and career fairs.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><span class="notion-enable-hover" data-token-index="0">About the Team:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-start="3104" data-end="3256">Our talent team is fully remote, embracing async communication and collaboration through Slack, thorough documentation, and proactive written updates.</li> <li data-start="3259" data-end="3384">We hold weekly hiring syncs, weekly sourcing syncs, and bi-weekly team meetings to stay aligned and solve problems quickly.</li> <li data-start="3387" data-end="3503">We care deeply about recruiting craft—process quality, data accuracy, and candidate experience are non-negotiable.</li> <li data-start="3506" data-end="3597">We’re globally distributed, with most collaboration overlapping between <strong data-start="3578" data-end="3594">7am–12pm PST</strong>.</li> <li data-start="3600" data-end="3715">All team members maintain at least a <strong data-start="3637" data-end="3679">4-hour overlap with PST business hours</strong> to support real-time collaboration.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span class="notion-enable-hover" data-token-index="0">Learn about TRM Speed in this position:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-start="4146" data-end="4338"><strong data-start="4146" data-end="4193">Within the first week of a new hiring cycle</strong>, you partner with Engineering and Talent leadership to confirm early-career hiring goals, target schools, event strategy, and interview plans.</li> <li data-start="4341" data-end="4550"><strong data-start="4341" data-end="4399">Before each university career fair or recruiting event</strong>, you coordinate logistics, prepare messaging and materials, and align with interviewers and follow-up owners to ensure a high-conversion experience.</li> <li data-start="4553" data-end="4733"><strong data-start="4553" data-end="4590">Within 48–72 hours after an event</strong>, you review candidate pipelines, send follow-up communication, advance qualified candidates, and surface early signals on yield and quality.</li> <li data-start="4736" data-end="4948"><strong data-start="4736" data-end="4785">Within two weeks of launching a hiring cohort</strong>, you analyze funnel data (applications → screens → interviews → offers), share insights with hiring managers, and adjust strategy to improve conversion and speed.</li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong>The following represents the estimated hourly compensation for this role:</strong></div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The compensation details listed in this posting reflect the US compensation only</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">The estimated hourly rate for this role is $48.00-$67.00</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Please note – we factor in the different costs for geographies outside the United States.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <h3>Life at TRM</h3> <p>We build to protect civilization. That promise shows up in how we work every day.</p> <p>TRM runs fast. Really fast. We’re a high-velocity team that expects ownership, clarity, and follow-through. People who thrive here are inspired by hard problems, experimentation, direct feedback. If it takes months elsewhere, it often ships here in days. If you are optimizing primarily for consistent work-life balance, use the interview process to pressure-test fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here.</p> <p>We coach directly, assume positive intent, and play for the front of the jersey.</p> <h3>Leadership Principles</h3> <ul> <li>Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.</li> <li>Master Craftsperson: We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.</li> <li>Inspiring Colleague: We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.</li> </ul> <p>Want to learn more about how we interview at TRM Labs? Check out more about our leadership principles and hiring process <a href="https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/interviewing-at-trm-how-we-hire-and-what-success-looks-like">here</a>.</p> <h3>What You’ll Do Here</h3> <p>This work has teeth. At TRM, your week might include:</p> <ul> <li>Driving critical investigations that can’t wait for typical business hours.</li> <li>Shipping products in days when others would schedule quarters.</li> <li>Partnering with teams across time zones to deliver insights while the story is still unfolding.</li> <li>Building new solutions from first principles when the playbook doesn’t yet exist.</li> <li>Protecting victims and customers by tracing illicit activity and disrupting criminal networks.</li> </ul> <h3>Join our Mission</h3> <p>We look for people who want their work to matter, who build with speed and rigor, and who take pride in protecting others through their craft. If you’re excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, apply anyway. We hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast.</p> <p>Build to protect civilization. Let’s do it together.</p> <p><strong>Recruitment agencies</strong></p> <p>TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement.</p> <p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong></p> <p>By submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trmlabs.com/policies/privacy-policy">TRM Privacy Policy</a></p> <p><strong>Learn More</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trmlabs.com/culture">Company Values</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trmlabs.com/interviewing">Interviewing</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trmlabs.com/faq">FAQs</a></p></div>