Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

F5 Networks • San Jose, CA

4d

About The Position

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. About the Role We're seeking an experienced Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist on a contract basis to lead full-cycle recruitment exclusively focused on Technical Sales talent . You'll partner closely with Sales and GTM hiring managers, build robust pipelines of high-performing sales professionals, and help us secure top technical sales talent in highly competitive markets.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on Technical Sales hiring (SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, or similar tech environments preferred)
• Proven track record sourcing and closing high-caliber Technical Sales professionals across a variety of levels and specializations
• Deep understanding of Technical Sales roles, career paths, and what motivates top sales talent
• Strong proficiency in sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sales-specific talent platforms
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with both candidates and senior Sales leadership
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting aggressive hiring timelines
• Data-driven mindset with a strong focus on pipeline metrics, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical Sales roles, including Solutions Engineers, Account Executives, Account Managers, and Business Development Representatives
• Develop creative, targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive Technical Sales talent using LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, industry communities, and other channels
• Partner with Sales and GTM hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, territory needs, and ideal candidate profiles
• Provide strategic guidance on technical sales talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess both technical aptitude and sales acumen, as well as cultural fit
• Negotiate competitive offers and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touchpoint through onboarding
• Continuously improve Technical Sales recruiting processes and contribute best practices to the broader Talent Acquisition team
• Maintain accurate ATS documentation and deliver regular pipeline reporting and hiring metrics to stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed