Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technical)

TL;DR

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technical) (SaaS): Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for high-bar engineering talent in the DACH region with an accent on C++ and Java roles. Focus on creative sourcing via GitHub and MeetUps, partnering with engineering leaders, and enhancing employer branding.

Location: Vienna or Klagenfurt, Austria

Company

hirify.global is a global Series-C SaaS scale-up providing award-winning video streaming technology to world-renowned brands like LinkedIn, Disney+, and BBC.

What you will do

• Own the full-lifecycle recruitment process for technical hires, specifically C++ and Java developers in the DACH region.
• Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to deeply understand and define strategic hiring requirements.
• Source top talent through unconventional channels including GitHub, MeetUps, and niche technical forums.
• Develop and implement inclusive hiring strategies to attract and secure diverse talent pools.
• Enhance the employer brand through creative outreach and a seamless, transparent candidate experience.
• Act as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, providing valuable market insights and innovative hiring solutions.

Requirements

• Experience in full-lifecycle technical recruitment within a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment.
• Proven track record of actively sourcing and building cognitively diverse teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships with engineers and hiring managers as a strategic partner.
• Experience partnering with universities, technical schools, and local industry networks in the DACH tech industry.
• Proficiency with ATS tools, ideally Greenhouse.
• Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) to navigate diverse personalities and create a positive candidate experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong commitment to cognitive diversity and an inclusive global culture.
• High level of ownership over recruitment processes and people strategy.
• Access to on-the-job learning, training, and coaching.
• Fast-paced and collaborative environment that encourages innovation and driving change.