Senior Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner

Data Direct Networks; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Vacation Plans

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision+

Paid Leave Programs

Anniversary and Recognition Awards

Job summary

Data Direct Networks in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a dedicated Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to support Engineering hiring across software, infrastructure, systems, and emerging technology teams. You will act as a hands-on recruiting partner, driving full-cycle hiring and workforce planning with engineering managers, Finance, and HR.

The role emphasizes compliant, efficient processes, inclusive hiring, and a strong candidate experience, with collaboration across US teams and a focus on scalable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting with a focus on engineering or technical roles.
• Strong partnering with hiring managers in a consultative capacity.
• Solid understanding of technical roles, hiring markets and talent landscapes.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ATS/HRIS and US labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted recruiting partner to Engineering hiring managers for mid-to-senior level technical roles.
• Partner with hiring managers on role scoping, workforce planning input, and hiring prioritization.
• Translate technical and business hiring needs into effective recruiting strategies aligned with DDN's growth objectives.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for Engineering roles, from intake through offer and close.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for technical talent across the US technology talent market, including passive candidate engagement.
• Drive inclusive, equitable, and consistent interview processes aligned with company standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, and HR to ensure alignment on approvals, compensation, and compliance.
• Provide input on job leveling, role alignment, and market considerations.
• Support improvements to recruiting processes, tools, and reporting to drive efficiency.
• Deliver a high-quality, consistent candidate experience for technical candidates.
• Represent DDN's culture, mission, and values throughout the hiring process.
• Support initiatives to strengthen DDN's engineering employer brand.
• Collaborate with fellow recruiters and TA team members, sharing sourcing and process best practices.
• Support TA initiatives, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Engineering recruitment

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

HRIS

Job description

Data Direct Networks in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a dedicated Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to support Engineering hiring across software, infrastructure, systems, and emerging technology teams. You will act as a hands-on recruiting partner, driving full-cycle hiring and workforce planning with engineering managers, Finance, and HR.

The role emphasizes compliant, efficient processes, inclusive hiring, and a strong candidate experience, with collaboration across US teams and a focus on scalable