Talent Acquisition Specialist

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALISTCore skills: Technical Recruitment, DACH, C++, Java, EQ, Boolean, Inclusive Hiring

Bitmovin is a global Series-C SaaS scale-up originating from Austria that provides award-winning video streaming technology to world-renowned brands including LinkedIn, Disney+, Discovery+, BBC, and The New York Times, as well as leading broadcasters and media companies in the DACH region like ORF, Red Bull Media House, DAZN, RTL/ProSieben, Axel Springer.

Our solution suite consists of Video-on-Demand and Live Video Encoders, Player, and Analytics platforms, enabling content owners to redefine the viewer experience through API-based workflow optimization, fast turnaround, and scalability. Innovations include the first commercial HTML5 MPEG-DASH. Our highly skilled development teams in Austria create cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of video-streaming worldwide.

“We are constantly seeking out forward thinking individuals who want to shape the future of video… come and work with us!”

At Bitmovin, we value cognitive diversity and the huge part this plays in creating a global culture second to none, as well as in how this underpins our ability to create truly representative, Emmy award-winning products. Diversity in all its forms is encouraged and celebrated at Bitmovin; everyone has a role to play in helping us shape the future of video.

Why us?

As a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of hiring exceptional engineering talent for some of the most exciting technical challenges in the market. Your role is more than filling positions – it’s about finding the right people, building relationships with the hiring managers, championing a great candidate experience, and ensuring we continue to build diverse, high-performing teams.

This is an opportunity that offers:

• Ownership of the Recruitment Process: Manage the entire recruitment process for critical technical roles from end to end, partnering with engineering leaders to ensure you’re hiring the best talent that aligns with both role requirements and business needs.
• Creative and Data-Driven Sourcing: Source top talent through unconventional channels like MeetUps, GitHub, and niche forums, while leveraging data to optimize recruitment processes and continuously improve efficiency.
• Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Employer Branding: Develop inclusive hiring strategies that attract diverse talent while promoting our employer brand and culture through creative outreach.
• A Holistic Approach to People Strategy: Gain exposure to broader people-related topics such as performance management, employee wellbeing, and culture, contributing to high-performing, engaged teams that align with our company’s values.

You will make an impact that matters by:

• Owning the Full Recruitment Process: Taking charge of the end-to-end recruitment process for technical hires, particularly C++ and Java developers in the DACH region.
• Partnering with Stakeholders for Strategic Hiring: Collaborating closely with engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand their hiring requirements.
• Driving Inclusive and Diverse Hiring Practices: Developing and implementing inclusive hiring strategies to attract diverse talent pools.
• Creating Exceptional Candidate Experiences and Employer Branding: Building professional connections with candidates while crafting a seamless, engaging, and transparent recruitment process.
• Leveraging Data and Innovative Sourcing Techniques: Sourcing top talent through unconventional channels and building a network in the Austrian/DACH tech community.
• Serving as a Trusted Advisor: Acting as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, providing valuable market insights and innovative hiring solutions.
• Broadening Your Impact Beyond Recruitment: Gaining exposure to broader people topics such as performance management, employee wellbeing, culture, and engagement.

It would be great if you have

• Experience in full lifecycle technical recruitment in a fast-paced start-up/scale-up environment in the DACH Tech Industry.
• Track record of actively sourcing cognitively diverse teams.
• Native/Fluent German (Reading/Writing/Speaking).
• Ability to build relationships with engineers and hiring teams.
• Proactively partnered with universities, technical schools, and local communities to uncover and nurture top talent.
• A proactive, consultative approach to solving hiring challenges.
• Experience with ATS tools (ideally Greenhouse), sourcing strategies, and employer branding initiatives.
• A love for fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Ability to leverage strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to build authentic relationships and create a positive, inclusive candidate experience.

You don’t have experience with all the points above? Don’t worry, we will support you with learning, training, and coaching on the job.

We are always looking for talented people to join the team, so just send us your resume.