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

We are on our way to being the first company to power 1 MILLION GPUs and want world-class talent to join our amazing team!

The world is moving faster than ever, and yet, it will never move this slowly again. We are at the forefront of an incredible technological revolution but, at its core, it is fueled by incredible people. People like you.

1,000 Global Employees

11k Happy Customers

16 International Offices

We’re Looking for the Best and Brightest

We are the world’s leading data intelligence platform that reliably accelerates massive datasets for actionable real-time insights. Join our team to help the best and brightest minds tackle the world’s biggest challenges in business, science, medicine, academia and government.

Do What Can’t be Done

For the past 20 years, our team has kept us at the forefront of storage technology and has provided the foundation for enabling researchers to push the limits of “what can be done.”
These innovations take research and discovery to the next level, enabling them to discover cures to disease, observe global warming patterns, model innovative automotive and aerospace designs, discover new sources of energy, make communities safer, and accelerate business results across a wide variety of industries.

DDN Helps Build Your Future, Too

At DDN, we understand our customers’ diverse needs. Whether you’re a data scientist, IT professional, executive, or researcher, our solutions empower you with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled support.

Highly Competitive Vacation Plans

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Leave Programs

Anniversary and Recognition Awards

Talent Acquisition Partner

Location

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department G&A People Talent Acquisition

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering tangible and consistent results.

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