Technical Recruiter • Senior

Who you are

You are a seasoned Senior Technical Recruiter with a strong background in recruiting for AI, engineering, and product roles. With your experience, you understand the complexities of the technical landscape and are adept at identifying and engaging exceptional talent. You have a proven track record of leading recruitment initiatives from start to finish, ensuring high-quality hiring outcomes across multiple concurrent job openings. Your ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers allows you to provide valuable insights and market intelligence that influence hiring decisions. You are committed to championing inclusive and data-driven hiring practices, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated fairly and equitably.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with hiring teams to deepen their understanding of the evolving technical landscape. As the founding recruiter in the new Lisbon hub, you are excited about the opportunity to shape Upwork's brand and attract world-class innovators. You are proactive in developing sourcing strategies that reach diverse and specialized talent communities, using data to identify trends and optimize recruitment channels. Your structured approach to assessing candidate skills and experience ensures a consistent evaluation process that aligns with Upwork's values.

Desirable

Experience in scaling recruitment efforts for tech companies or startups is a plus. Familiarity with AI and product development roles will enhance your ability to connect with candidates and hiring managers alike. You are comfortable using various recruitment tools and platforms to streamline the hiring process and improve efficiency.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting for AI, engineering, and product roles at Upwork. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, timely hiring outcomes while managing multiple job openings simultaneously. Your expertise will guide you in building strong partnerships with hiring managers, providing them with insights and recommendations that influence their hiring decisions. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies that effectively reach diverse talent communities, ensuring that Upwork attracts the best candidates in the market.

You will assess candidate skills and experience through structured recruiting practices, ensuring a consistent and equitable evaluation process. Your proactive management of candidate pipelines will involve tracking progress, escalating risks, and providing clear documentation and updates to stakeholders. As a brand champion for Upwork, you will represent the company in the recruitment process, showcasing its values and mission to potential candidates.

What we offer

At Upwork, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our marketplace and AI-powered products. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our recruitment efforts. You will be part of a team that values inclusivity and data-driven decision-making, allowing you to thrive in your role. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.