Senior Technical Recruiter

Matrix IT Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

PTO

Job summary

Matrix IT Ltd is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in Data, ML, AI and Software Engineering to own end-to-end hiring for technical roles. You will partner with engineering leaders and build pipelines in a competitive market.

You will lead technical screening, publish precise job descriptions, source from LinkedIn, GitHub, Kaggle, and professional communities, and drive hiring standards across data stacks and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Technical degree required.
• 5–8+ years of experience as a Technical Recruiter.
• Experience recruiting senior and specialized technical profiles.
• Strong knowledge of data and ML ecosystems.
• Experience using ATS, sourcing platforms, and analytics-driven recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify technical talent and build pipelines.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Data Scientists, MLOps Engineers, and Software Engineers.
• Publish technically accurate job descriptions for advanced data and ML roles.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders and product teams to define role requirements.
• Provide market insights on compensation benchmarks.
• Maintain ATS records and recruitment metrics.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Data/ML recruiting

Sourcing

Stakeholder mgmt

ATS experience

Screening

Analytics

Cloud/ML stacks

Education

Technical Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Kaggle

ATS tools

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter – Data, Machine Learning & Software Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in hiring across Data Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, and Software Engineering roles. This is a highly technical recruiting position requiring strong domain understanding of modern data stacks, ML systems, and engineering workflows—not just resume matching. You will act as a strategic partner to engineering leadership, owning end-to-end hiring for complex technical roles and driving talent pipelines in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Sourcing & Talent Identification
• Own full-cycle recruiting for Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Data Scientists, MLOps Engineers, and Software Engineers
• Write and publish technically accurate job descriptions for advanced data and ML roles
• Proactively source senior and niche technical talent using LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Kaggle, professional communities, and networking channels
• Evaluate candidate backgrounds across data platforms, ML frameworks, cloud technologies, and software architectures

Technical Screening & Candidate Evaluation

• Conduct in-depth technical screening calls to assess hands‑on experience, system design understanding, and problem‑solving skills
• Partner with technical interviewers to align on assessment strategies and hiring standards
• Distinguish between academic ML profiles and production‑grade engineering experience
• Ensure high-quality signal before advancing candidates to technical interview stages

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership

• Collaborate closely with engineering leaders, data architects, ML leads, and product teams to define role requirements and hiring priorities
• Translate business and technical needs into clear sourcing strategies
• Advise stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks

Pipeline & Market Intelligence

• Build and maintain long‑term pipelines for critical data and ML skill sets
• Track emerging technologies across AI/ML, Big Data, cloud analytics, and data platforms
• Monitor competitive hiring trends and candidate expectations in global markets

Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Manage candidate lifecycle within ATS and recruitment tools with strong attention to detail
• Maintain accurate documentation on interviews, feedback, and hiring decisions
• Produce recruitment metrics and insights on pipeline health, time‑to‑fill, and quality of hire

Required Qualifications

• Technical Degree - MUST
• 5–8+ years of experience as a Technical Recruiter, with a strong focus on Data, ML, AI, or Software Engineering roles
• Demonstrated ability to recruit senior and specialized technical profiles in fast‑paced environments
• Solid working knowledge of modern data and ML ecosystems, including:
  • Data Engineering & Big Data platforms
  • Machine Learning frameworks and pipelines
  • Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Software engineering best practices
• Proven experience conducting technical screening conversations with credibility
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience using ATS, sourcing platforms, and analytics‑driven recruiting tools

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, connecting talented professionals with exciting career paths in machine learning and big data. If you’re passionate about recruitment and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast‑growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market. We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors. With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi‑Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio. At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success. Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth—together. Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization. To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.com. Come and join a winning team! You'll be challenged, have fun, and be a part of a highly respected organization! Matrix offers a competitive base salary and a full benefit package. Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, STD, HSA, PTO, and more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Matrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Matrix are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Matrix will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Matrix encourages applicants of all ages.