Engineering Recruiter

TL;DR

Engineering Recruiter (HR): Leading end-to-end hiring for software engineering functions with an accent on sourcing high-caliber technical talent and partnering with leadership. Focus on building strong pipelines for backend, mobile, and infrastructure roles while driving efficient, high-quality recruitment processes.

Location: Hybrid in Zurich, Switzerland

Company

A1 is an AI-native startup building a proactive smart assistant designed to automate everyday tasks and workflows with minimal user prompting.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end hiring for software engineering roles across backend, mobile, desktop, and infrastructure.
• Source and engage high-quality engineering talent across global markets.
• Partner with founders and engineering leaders to define hiring strategies and calibrate talent.
• Assess candidate quality through technical depth, career progression, and execution signals.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including interview coordination and closing.
• Optimize recruiting processes to improve candidate experience and hiring quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience recruiting software engineering talent in technology companies.
• Strong sourcing and talent mapping capabilities across global markets.
• Deep understanding of engineering roles, technical stacks, and organizational structures.
• Ability to identify high-quality talent beyond pedigree and brand names.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and candidate engagement skills.
• High ownership and ability to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Operate in a high-talent-density environment with fast execution speed.
• Focus on product quality, clear thinking, and practical, hands-on execution.
• Work within small, highly capable teams with strong ownership.
• Collaborative environment where everyone contributes directly to product success.

Hiring process

• Application review by the hiring team.
• Up to 3 interviews conducted virtually or onsite.
• Process emphasizes speed, transparency, and decisiveness.