How much does a Principal Technical Recruiter make in Seattle, WA? The average Principal Technical Recruiter salary in Seattle, WA is $121,870 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $109,681 and $134,385. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Principal Technical Recruiter

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Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc - San Francisco , CA
Qualifications As our Principal Product Recruiter you should have 8+ years of product recruiting ... technical leadership. You enjoy the challenge of finding world-class talent for hard-to-fill roles
JobLeads - 41 days ago
MRL Consulting Group - the semiconductor recruitment company - San Jose , CA
As a Principal RTL Design Engineer , you will be at the forefront of developing complex, high-speed ... Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex technical information to ...
LinkedIn - 24 days ago
Energi People - San Francisco County , CA
What do I need to have already? * 10 years experience providing technical data center engineering ... recruiting the best talent in the engineering sector. We proudly provide equal employment ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
RICK - Riverside , CA
A minimum of three years management experience supervising the work of technical staff required ... These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Technical Skills: Proficiency in social media platforms, website management (WordPress or ... This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 13 days ago
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. - Santa Clara , CA
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and ... Ask your recruiter during the interview process. All qualified applicants will receive ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 2 days ago

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126652
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