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Contract Recruiter jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from enterprise technology, energy, healthcare, and defense sectors and openings at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior talent acquisition lead. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor the market, where major employers like Dell Technologies, ExxonMobil, and Deloitte maintain large recruiting operations. The most in-demand specialties are technical recruiting for software and engineering roles, high-volume recruiting for energy and industrial operations, and healthcare talent acquisition tied to Texas's expanding hospital networks. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
We're looking for a world class Senior Technical Recruiter to help build and scale our PDE (Product, Design, and Engineering) teams. This person should be excited to design and execute customized recruiting strategies while also being a Talent Partner - a point person for all things hiring with our hiring managers. In addition to this, they should also expect to:
- Manage high-volume, high impact searches with minimal guidance, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving and resourcefulness across all stages of the hiring journey
- Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies by leveraging data from tools like Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve our practices
- Serve as a strategic partner to your stakeholders by facilitating dialogue
- Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques to elevate your searches
- Act as a thought partner to your hiring managers across all organizational levels, including executive leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders
- Maintain a stellar candidate experience at every stage, ensuring each technical candidate feels respected, valued, and well-informed
- Drive new and impactful operational processes within the TA team, embracing a solution-oriented and growth mindset to solve complex scenarios
- Act as a Change Agent, effectively communicating the rationale behind new processes and enabling and encouraging others to adapt to them
- Seamlessly work across departments, offering support to other teams during hiring spikes
- Mentor and guide more junior team members, leading by example and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace
WHO YOU ARE
- Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment, ideally with a high-growth startup
- Successful track record of hiring technical talent, with experience across skillsets including software engineering, product management, and design
- Deep understanding of recruitment metrics and the ability to use data effectively to drive strategic decisions
- Proven experience in independently partnering with and influencing executive leadership on hiring initiatives
- Strong knowledge and interest in technology and engineering
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position with a base pay between $86,000 and $135,000 per year (annualized). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
WHAT WE OFFER
Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country at here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
- A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.
The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 "Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product" in 2025.
Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News and World Report, a 2025 America's Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.
The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you
OUR AI-POWERED BRAZE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At Braze, we're committed to a fair and transparent candidate experience. To help our recruitment teams focus on what matters most — the person behind each application — we use AI-assisted tools at certain stages of our recruitment process.
This includes using AI to analyze the experience, skills and qualifications in your application materials to help with screening and prioritizing candidates. Such screening may amount to a form of solely automated decision-making. We also use AI for administrative support, like scheduling and recording interviews and summarizing interview notes. Our recruiting teams remain responsible for all hiring decisions and are involved throughout the process.
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights available to you in relation to Braze's use of AI:
- To opt out of AI-assisted review of your application, please click the "Learn More" at the end of the application form below and follow the instructions before submitting your application. Please note, if you apply to multiple roles at Braze, you will need to opt out in relation to each application.
- To exercise other types of rights, such as rights to request further information about how AI is used in our recruitment process, to request a retroactive manual review of any decision made or to contest a decision, please contact us at talentdata.privacy@braze.com.
Please contact us at talentdata.privacy@braze.com with any questions. To find out more about our hiring process, check out this page.
Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tool (NYC Local Law 144)
Our use of AI during the application review process may include the use of automated employment decision tools. Pursuant to New York City Local Law 144, for roles based in New York City, or if you reside in New York City, you have the right to request an alternative selection process or a reasonable accommodation instead of AI-assisted review.
To opt out of AI-assisted review of your application, please click the "Learn More" button below and follow the instructions before submitting your application. Please note, if you apply to multiple roles at Braze, you will need to opt out in relation to each application. Please submit any other request to our Talent Acquisition team at talentdata.privacy@braze.com promptly after applying. Summaries of the most recent bias audit results for such tools are available here.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
We're looking for a world class Senior Technical Recruiter to help build and scale our PDE (Product, Design, and Engineering) teams. This person should be excited to design and execute customized recruiting strategies while also being a Talent Partner - a point person for all things hiring with our hiring managers. In addition to this, they should also expect to:
- Manage high-volume, high impact searches with minimal guidance, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving and resourcefulness across all stages of the hiring journey
- Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies by leveraging data from tools like Greenhouse, Gem, and Looker to improve our practices
- Serve as a strategic partner to your stakeholders by facilitating dialogue
- Identify and share innovative sourcing techniques to elevate your searches
- Act as a thought partner to your hiring managers across all organizational levels, including executive leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders
- Maintain a stellar candidate experience at every stage, ensuring each technical candidate feels respected, valued, and well-informed
- Drive new and impactful operational processes within the TA team, embracing a solution-oriented and growth mindset to solve complex scenarios
- Act as a Change Agent, effectively communicating the rationale behind new processes and enabling and encouraging others to adapt to them
- Seamlessly work across departments, offering support to other teams during hiring spikes
- Mentor and guide more junior team members, leading by example and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace
WHO YOU ARE
- Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment, ideally with a high-growth startup
- Successful track record of hiring technical talent, with experience across skillsets including software engineering, product management, and design
- Deep understanding of recruitment metrics and the ability to use data effectively to drive strategic decisions
- Proven experience in independently partnering with and influencing executive leadership on hiring initiatives
- Strong knowledge and interest in technology and engineering
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position with a base pay between $86,000 and $135,000 per year (annualized). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
WHAT WE OFFER
Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country at here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
- A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.
The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 "Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product" in 2025.
Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News and World Report, a 2025 America's Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.
The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you
OUR AI-POWERED BRAZE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At Braze, we're committed to a fair and transparent candidate experience. To help our recruitment teams focus on what matters most — the person behind each application — we use AI-assisted tools at certain stages of our recruitment process.
This includes using AI to analyze the experience, skills and qualifications in your application materials to help with screening and prioritizing candidates. Such screening may amount to a form of solely automated decision-making. We also use AI for administrative support, like scheduling and recording interviews and summarizing interview notes. Our recruiting teams remain responsible for all hiring decisions and are involved throughout the process.
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights available to you in relation to Braze's use of AI:
- To opt out of AI-assisted review of your application, please click the "Learn More" at the end of the application form below and follow the instructions before submitting your application. Please note, if you apply to multiple roles at Braze, you will need to opt out in relation to each application.
- To exercise other types of rights, such as rights to request further information about how AI is used in our recruitment process, to request a retroactive manual review of any decision made or to contest a decision, please contact us at talentdata.privacy@braze.com.
Please contact us at talentdata.privacy@braze.com with any questions. To find out more about our hiring process, check out this page.
Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tool (NYC Local Law 144)
Our use of AI during the application review process may include the use of automated employment decision tools. Pursuant to New York City Local Law 144, for roles based in New York City, or if you reside in New York City, you have the right to request an alternative selection process or a reasonable accommodation instead of AI-assisted review.
To opt out of AI-assisted review of your application, please click the "Learn More" button below and follow the instructions before submitting your application. Please note, if you apply to multiple roles at Braze, you will need to opt out in relation to each application. Please submit any other request to our Talent Acquisition team at talentdata.privacy@braze.com promptly after applying. Summaries of the most recent bias audit results for such tools are available here.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract recruiter jobs across Texas.
- Two or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment
- Demonstrated experience sourcing and screening candidates for technical or specialized roles
- Proficiency with an applicant tracking system such as Workday, Taleo, or iCIMS
- Strong knowledge of Texas labor markets and regional talent pools across major metros
- Experience recruiting for industries prominent in Texas such as energy, technology, or healthcare
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred by most employers
Contract Recruiter Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract recruiter in Texas?
Contract recruiting in Texas requires no state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated experience rather than a government credential. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, though some accept an equivalent combination of experience. Earning a credential such as the Professional in Human Resources from HRCI or the SHRM Certified Professional strengthens a candidacy and is recognized widely by Texas employers across industries.
How much do contract recruiters make in Texas?
Contract recruiters in Texas earn a median of about $68,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,410 for the lowest 10% to over $117,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire contract recruiters in Texas?
Employers hiring contract recruiters in Texas right now include HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, AMD, and Braze, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, defense, and technology headquarters means contract recruiters here often support large-scale, specialized hiring pipelines that differ from national norms.
Which Texas cities have the most contract recruiter jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most contract recruiter openings in Texas. Houston drives volume through its energy, petrochemical, and healthcare industries, Dallas through its dense corporate headquarters and financial services sector, and Austin through its fast-growing technology and semiconductor employer base, each creating distinct demand for recruiters with sector-specific sourcing experience.
Are there remote contract recruiter jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of contract recruiter openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of sourcing, screening, and coordinating talent. The roles most likely to stay fully remote are those focused on technology recruiting or high-volume screening, while positions requiring on-site partnership with hiring managers tend to be hybrid.
How can I get hired as a contract recruiter in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is coordinating or sourcing for a staffing agency, where Texas-based firms across Dallas and Houston regularly bring on entry-level recruiters and train them on full-cycle process. Lateral moves from HR coordinator, administrative, or customer-facing roles are common stepping stones. Large Texas employers in healthcare and energy also post recruiting coordinator roles that serve as structured on-ramps. Earning a SHRM-CP or PHR credential early signals seriousness to hiring managers reviewing otherwise thin resumes.
Where can I find and apply to contract recruiter jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to contract recruiter jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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