Talent Acquisition Executive (Tech)

Wego; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Talent Acquisition Executive (Tech) to oversee recruitment across Engineering, Product, and Data roles in the ASEAN region. This position will involve managing the recruitment process, employing AI tools to enhance sourcing and candidate engagement, and collaborating closely with hiring managers. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of recruitment experience, particularly in technical hiring, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to shape the recruitment strategy across multiple countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of recruitment experience with in-house and agency exposure.
• Experience in hiring for technical roles within Product, Data, or Engineering.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Product, Engineering, and Data roles.
• Partner with hiring managers and define sourcing strategies.
• Utilize AI tools to streamline recruitment workflows.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Stakeholder management

AI tools proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

ATS systems

Recruitment analytics tools

Job description

About Wego

We’re on a mission to help people discover the real value of travel — to inspire, to give more reasons, to make it easy — for you to go. Our company was founded back in 2005, and since then, we’ve imagined and created some of the most well‑loved products for travelers all around the world.

Today, Wego is used by millions of people every month — people who travel for adventure, work, family and for many other reasons. That’s why we work tirelessly to make your experience of planning and booking flights, hotels and trips as seamless as possible.

Team Description

The People team drives Wego’s growth by identifying, attracting and retaining world‑class talent across our global offices. The team operates as strategic partners to the business, combining data‑driven insights, strong stakeholder collaboration and modern technology to deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Within the function, the Talent Acquisition team leads full‑cycle recruitment across all departments, with a strong focus on building scalable, AI‑enabled processes that support rapid growth and operational excellence.

The Role

The Talent Acquisition Executive (Tech) will play a key role in driving hiring across Engineering, Product and Data roles for the ASEAN region. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes, collaborate closely with hiring managers and deliver high‑quality talent pipelines across Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

This role is ideal for someone who has worked both in‑house and in agency environments, understands technical hiring deeply and embraces the use of AI tools to enhance sourcing, assessment and communication workflows.

What you will be working on

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for Product, Engineering and Data roles across ASEAN markets
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand requirements, shape job briefs and define sourcing strategies
• Use a combination of direct sourcing, networking and technology tools to identify and engage top talent
• Leverage AI tools and automation to streamline sourcing, candidate communication and data management
• Evaluate technical candidates for skill fit, motivation and culture alignment
• Manage the candidate experience from first touchpoint to offer stage, ensuring transparency and engagement throughout
• Collaborate with regional People & Talent teams to align processes, share insights and deliver consistent results
• Build and maintain market intelligence on tech talent trends, compensation benchmarks and competitor activity
• Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate reporting within the ATS
• Support employer branding and outreach initiatives to strengthen Wego’s visibility across regional tech markets

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality technical talent pipelines across Product, Engineering and Data functions
• Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, driving effective collaboration and decision‑making
• Champion the use of AI and technology to improve recruitment efficiency and experience
• Maintain strong candidate relationships and uphold Wego’s employer brand across ASEAN markets

Skills and experience

• 2–5 years of recruitment experience with a mix of in‑house and agency exposure
• Proven success hiring for technical roles within Product, Data or Engineering teams
• Regional recruitment experience is preferred (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines or Vietnam)
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise business leaders
• Experience using AI‑enabled tools, sourcing automations or recruitment technologies
• Data‑driven mindset with familiarity in using ATS systems and recruitment analytics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solution‑focused approach
• Passion for technology, innovation and delivering exceptional candidate experiences