Senior Technical Recruiter – Data, Machine Learning & Software Engineering

Matrix Global

9h

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in hiring across Data Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, and Software Engineering roles. This is a highly technical recruiting position requiring strong domain understanding of modern data stacks, ML systems, and engineering workflows—not just resume matching.
You will act as a strategic partner to engineering leadership, owning end-to-end hiring for complex technical roles and driving talent pipelines in a competitive market.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience as a Technical Recruiter, with a strong focus on Data, ML, AI, or Software Engineering roles
• Demonstrated ability to recruit senior and specialized technical profiles in fast-paced environments
• Solid working knowledge of modern data and ML ecosystems, including:
• Data Engineering & Big Data platforms
• Machine Learning frameworks and pipelines
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Software engineering best practices
• Proven experience conducting technical screening conversations with credibility
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience using ATS, sourcing platforms, and analytics-driven recruiting tools

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Data Scientists, MLOps Engineers, and Software Engineers
• Write and publish technically accurate job descriptions for advanced data and ML roles
• Proactively source senior and niche technical talent using LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Kaggle, professional communities, and networking channels
• Evaluate candidate backgrounds across data platforms, ML frameworks, cloud technologies, and software architectures
• Conduct in-depth technical screening calls to assess hands-on experience, system design understanding, and problem-solving skills
• Partner with technical interviewers to align on assessment strategies and hiring standards
• Distinguish between academic ML profiles and production-grade engineering experience
• Ensure high-quality signal before advancing candidates to technical interview stages
• Collaborate closely with engineering leaders, data architects, ML leads, and product teams to define role requirements and hiring priorities
• Translate business and technical needs into clear sourcing strategies
• Advise stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks
• Build and maintain long-term pipelines for critical data and ML skill sets
• Track emerging technologies across AI/ML, Big Data, cloud analytics, and data platforms
• Monitor competitive hiring trends and candidate expectations in global markets
• Manage candidate lifecycle within ATS and recruitment tools with strong attention to detail
• Maintain accurate documentation on interviews, feedback, and hiring decisions
• Produce recruitment metrics and insights on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and quality of hire

Benefits

• Matrix offers a competitive base salary and a full benefit package.
• Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, STD, HSA, PTO, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees