Lead Software Engineer Recruiter (Remote)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Global benefits

Remote-first culture

Professional development budget

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer Recruiter to join a remote-first team focused on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top software engineers worldwide. The role emphasizes shaping the engineering workforce, running end-to-end recruitment, and delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in software recruiter roles, with 2+ in leadership, strong sourcing and assessment capabilities, and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, and SeekOut.

Qualifications

• 6+ years recruiting software engineers, with at least 2 years in a lead/senior capacity.
• Fully remote work experience.
• Deep understanding of software dev methodologies, languages, frameworks, and infra.
• Proven track record of closing niche and senior engineering talent.
• Proficient with modern ATS/CRM and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for complex software engineering roles (backend, frontend, full-stack, mobile, DevOps).
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates globally.
• Partner with engineering leadership and hiring managers to define requirements and culture fit.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments and provide feedback.
• Manage full lifecycle from requisition to offer, ensuring a strong candidate journey.
• Build pipelines and advocate for employer branding in the software community.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in all recruitment activities.
• Analyze data to advise process improvements and mentor junior recruiters.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Tech recruiting

Candidate assessment

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Negotiation/Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Gem

SeekOut

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding and innovative technology company, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer Recruiter to join their globally distributed, 100% Remote talent acquisition team. This critical role will focus on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier software engineering talent across various disciplines and technologies. You will play a key role in shaping our engineering workforce, implementing best practices, and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience. If you thrive in a remote-first environment and possess a deep understanding of the tech recruitment landscape, this opportunity is for you. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the recruitment efforts for complex software engineering roles, including backend, frontend, full-stack, mobile, and DevOps engineers. Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-caliber passive candidates globally. Partner closely with engineering leadership and hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and culture fit. Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments, including technical screening, behavioral interviews, and providing detailed feedback. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition to offer, ensuring efficiency and a positive candidate journey. Build and nurture a robust pipeline of software engineering talent through proactive outreach and networking. Contribute to and drive initiatives that enhance employer branding within the software development community. Champion diversity and inclusion in all recruitment activities. Analyze recruitment data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for process improvement. Mentor and guide junior recruiters on the team, sharing expertise in technical recruitment.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of specialized experience in recruiting software engineers, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior capacity. Proven ability to excel in a fully Remote working setup. Deep understanding of software development methodologies, programming languages, frameworks, and infrastructure. Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing niche and senior-level engineering talent. Proficiency with modern ATS, CRM, and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, SeekOut). Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, especially in a virtual setting. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority searches concurrently. A strategic, data-driven approach to recruitment. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience. Passion for technology and a commitment to building exceptional engineering teams.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, significant performance bonuses, and comprehensive global benefits. This is a fully Remote position, offering ultimate flexibility and work-life balance. You will be part of a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative tech culture. We provide generous professional development budgets and opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding organization. Join our client and be instrumental in building the future of our engineering capabilities from wherever you choose to work.