Talent Acquisition Partner

Ddn; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DDN is seeking a Senior Talent Partner to lead engineering recruiting across software, infrastructure, systems, and emerging tech in Raleigh, NC. You will partner with engineering managers, Finance and HR to execute scalable hiring strategies for technical roles.

As a hands-on partner, you will own full-cycle recruitment, contribute to workforce planning, ensure compliance, and deliver a best-in-class candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the talent lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in engineering/technical roles.
• Experience partnering with engineering hiring managers in a consultative capacity.
• Strong understanding of technical roles, hiring markets, and talent landscapes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS platforms.
• Familiarity with US labor regulations and hiring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive full-cycle engineering recruiting across software, infrastructure, systems, and emerging tech.
• Partner with engineering hiring managers on role scoping and prioritization.
• Contribute to workforce planning, process improvements, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance and deliver a strong candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Promote inclusive interview processes and employer branding.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Engineering recruitment

Stakeholder management

ATS/HRIS experience

US labor regulations

Consultative partnering

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS/HRIS platforms

Job description

Acting as a Senior Talent Partner supporting DDN's Engineering hiring needs across software, infrastructure, systems, and emerging technology teams, supporting DDN's Engineering teams based in Raleigh, NC. It partners closely with Engineering hiring managers, Finance, and HR to execute effective, scalable recruiting strategies for technical roles.

This individual operates as a hands-on recruiting partner, driving full-cycle hiring, contributing to workforce planning discussions, ensuring compliance, and delivering a strong candidate and stakeholder experience across the talent lifecycle.

Talent Partnership

• 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

• Full-Cycle Engineering Recruiting

• 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

Stakeholder & Process Partnership

• 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

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• 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

Collaboration & Best Practices

• Collaborate with fellow recruiters and TA team members, sharing sourcing and process best practices

• Support TA initiatives, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, with a strong focus on Engineering or technical roles

• Experience partnering with hiring managers in a consultative recruiting capacity

• Solid understanding of technical roles, hiring markets, and competitive talent landscapes

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills

• Experience working within Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS platforms

• Familiarity with US labor regulations and hiring compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for infrastructure, systems, storage, HPC, AI/ML, or distributed systems roles

• Familiarity with job leveling and compensation frameworks

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience