Senior Product & Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner

Fortive•Everett, WA

About The Position

At Fortive, we empower creativity and bold thinking to unlock breakthrough solutions and accelerate innovation. We are committed to building diverse, high-performing teams and believe that inclusive talent strategies create a competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Product & Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across critical technical functions, including Software Engineering, Product Management, AI/ML, and related technical disciplines. This individual will bring deep expertise in technical talent markets, a proven track record of hiring top-tier engineering and product talent, and the ability to influence stakeholders through data, insight, and strong business partnership. This role requires balancing technical recruiting excellence, strategic advisory, and exceptional candidate experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or a related field within a global organization
Significant experience recruiting for engineering and product roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Product Managers, AI/ML, Data Scientists, roles)
Proven ability to independently lead complex, high-impact technical searches
Strong understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and hiring trends within engineering and product organizations
Expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, technical platforms, and AI-enabled tools
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform talent strategies
Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with senior technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse teams and geographies
Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and embraces ambiguity

Nice To Haves

Strong ability to partner across engineering, product, and business leadership to deliver hiring outcomes
Experience operating within structured business systems (e.g., Fortive Business System) and driving process rigor
Ability to quickly understand technical concepts, architectures, and evolving skill demands
Strong understanding of how product and engineering talent drives innovation and business performance
Highly self-motivated with strong judgment and ability to operate autonomously
Established network within engineering and product talent communities and success engaging passive candidates

Responsibilities

Define and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to product and engineering roadmaps and business growth priorities
Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering and product leaders on talent market dynamics, hiring strategy, and workforce planning
Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex, highly technical roles across engineering and product functions
Develop a deep understanding of technical skill sets, team structures, and success profiles
Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-caliber, diverse technical talent
Leverage tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical communities, and AI-enabled sourcing platforms
Conduct structured screenings and partner with hiring teams to effectively assess technical depth, problem-solving, and cultural alignment
Deliver a high-touch, transparent candidate experience that reflects Fortive’s values
Partner closely with engineering, product, and HR leaders to understand hiring needs, team dynamics, and organizational goals
Drive alignment through intake sessions, calibration, and ongoing communication
Build and maintain strategic pipelines for critical technical roles, anticipating future hiring needs
Proactively identify talent gaps and develop solutions to address them
Champion Fortive’s employer value proposition within technical talent communities
Partner on initiatives to strengthen brand awareness among engineering and product talent
Leverage recruiting data, market insights, and competitive intelligence to inform hiring strategies
Track key performance metrics (e.g., pipeline health, conversion rates) and provide actionable recommendations
Advise senior leaders on talent supply/demand, compensation benchmarking, and competitor landscape
Influence hiring decisions through data-driven insights and market expertise
Partner with HR and business leaders to support successful onboarding and retention strategies for technical hires