Technical Recruiter (Exp in product based or Startup companies)

Job description

Role Summary We are seeking a highly driven Technical Recruiter with proven experience in hiring for technology roles within product-based companies, startups, unicorns, or high-growth technology organizations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in sourcing and hiring software engineering, data, cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and product talent, while partnering closely with business leaders to build high-quality talent pipelines. The recruiter should possess a strong understanding of the technology landscape, talent market dynamics, and innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in a competitive environment. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition • Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake to offer closure and onboarding. • Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, technical requirements, and hiring priorities. • Recruit for roles across: • Software Engineering • Full Stack Development • Data Engineering • Data Science & AI • Cloud Engineering • DevOps • Cybersecurity • Product Management • Architecture • Engineering Leadership Sourcing & Talent Mapping • Build proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. • Utilize advanced sourcing techniques including: • LinkedIn Recruiter • Boolean Search • GitHub • Stack Overflow • X-Ray Searches • Tech Communities • Employee Referrals • Conduct talent mapping and market intelligence exercises for niche skill requirements. Stakeholder Management • Work closely with business leaders, engineering managers, and HR teams. • Provide regular hiring updates, market insights, and recruitment metrics. • Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recommendations. Candidate Experience • Deliver exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. • Manage communication, interview scheduling, feedback collection, and offer negotiations. Employer Branding • Promote employer value proposition across social and professional platforms. • Support campus, diversity, and strategic hiring initiatives. Recruitment Analytics • Track recruitment KPIs such as: • Time to Fill • Time to Hire • Offer-to-Join Ratio • Source Effectiveness • Diversity Hiring Metrics • Maintain recruitment data accuracy within ATS. Required Qualifications Education • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Experience • 4-8 years of experience in technical recruitment. • Minimum 2-3 years of hiring experience for: • Product Companies • SaaS Organizations • Unicorn Startups • Technology Consulting Organizations Required Skills Recruitment Expertise • End-to-end technical hiring • Candidate assessment and screening • Offer negotiation • Talent mapping • Executive search Technical Understanding Strong understanding of: • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) • Java, .NET, Python • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Data Engineering & Data Science • AI / Machine Learning • Cybersecurity • DevOps & SRE • Product Engineering Tools • LinkedIn Recruiter • Naukri • Workday / SuccessFactors / Taleo / ATS platforms • Advanced Boolean Search Preferred Candidate Profile • Experience hiring for fast-growing startup environments. • Strong network within the product and technology ecosystem. • Ability to handle multiple niche requisitions simultaneously. • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Results-oriented with a data-driven approach. • Demonstrated success in closing difficult-to-fill technology positions.