About MotherDuck

Dont let the quirky name fool you! Were on a mission to radically transform the data analyst user experience. We empower and delight analysts using a novel cloud architecture built on top of DuckDB an open source foundation with a vibrant community. Our team is a diverse mix of passionate collaborative and empathetic data industry veterans from Google Amazon Meta Snowflake Looker SingleStore Databricks and the like.

What you will do

At MotherDuck were building a delightful cloudnative analytics platform powered by DuckDBand we know that great products start with great people. Thats where you come in. Were looking for an experienced Talent Partner who can help us scale our flock by finding engaging hiring and supporting exceptional talent across various MotherDuck teams.

This isnt just about filling rolesits about building longlasting relationships designing magical candidate experiences and helping us define what great looks like as we grow. Youll partner closely with hiring managers work across functions and bring a thoughtful empathetic approach to every search you touch.

This role is based in our Seattle HQ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive fullcycle recruiting for various teams as hiring demands shift from GTM teams (Sales Marketing Customer Success) to Technical roles in Engineering and Product as well as occasional G&A.

• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand their needs and help define what success looks like in each role

• Develop sourcing strategies that balance speed and quality whether youre hiring at scale or hunting for that oneinamillion duck

• Be the goto partner on everything hiringfrom job descriptions to scheduling to compensation strategy to candidate debriefs

• Create hightouch candidate experiences that are clear kind and leave people saying wow (even when its a no)

• Help build our employer brand through events communities and connections

• Use data and instincts to track progress identify roadblocks and improve our hiring systems as we scale

What you bring

• A track record of success owning fullcycle searches across multiple functions with a strong focus on GTM and Technical roles. Youve hired standout Sales and Marketing talent and youre comfortable enough in Engineering to tell a mutex from a method.

• Experience in highgrowth earlystage environments. You understand what kind of talent thrives on the complexity ambiguity and opportunity that come with building from the ground up.

• Experience owning complex varied searches. Some highvolume some highly specialized

• High agency: you dont wait to be told what to do and youre comfortable with a little ambiguity in your pond

• Exceptional communication and EQ. You build trust fast and keep stakeholders looped in without being asked

• A strong sense of craft in recruiting. You know what a great process feels like and how to deliver one

• Communitybuilder energy. Youre someone who keeps good people close even when you dont have an open role

What people should be saying if youre doing ducking awesome

• They somehow make even the toughest search feel like smooth sailing.

• Theyre the hiring manager whisperer always two steps ahead with thoughtful insights.

• Candidates rave about them. Even when we didnt extend an offer people said theyd recommend us to friends.

• Theyre a connector. Half our best hires came through their network or referrals.

• They move fast never drop a feather and somehow still find time to write great candidate updates.

What we provide

• Featherruffling compensation competitive salary and stock options so you have a stake in our flocks success.

• Topnotch healthcare coverage 100% paid medical dental and vision for employees plus 80% coverage for dependents (because we care about your whole nest).

• Unlimited PTO take the time you need to recharge explore or just have a lazy day by the pond.

• 401k plan because even ducks need to plan for the future.

• Legendary company events we bring the whole flock together twice a year for unforgettable summits in fun locations plus 12 team gatherings a year to keep our bonds strong.

• Hybrid work environment Spend three days a week in the office collaborating with the flock and work from wherever youre most productive the rest of the timewhether thats your home office a coffee shop or a peaceful lakeside retreat.

Please Apply

Does this role sound appealing to you but youre missing some of the requirements or dont quite think youre qualified Please apply anyway. Research has shown that underrepresented groups in technology often shy away from roles which arent a 100% match. We aim to build a diverse team and will strongly consider applicants who bring many of the requirements plus have other experiences which round out their qualifications.

MotherDuck is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. MotherDuck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.