Technical Recruiter
Zinnov · Bengaluru
About Zinnov
Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:
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Where should we invest?
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How do we scale globally?
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What capabilities will win in the next decade?
Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware.
At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.
Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.
Why Globalisation Excellence (GE)
Zinnov’s Globalisation Excellence (GE) practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end — from Design & Discovery to Build, Scale, and Run.
In GE, you don’t work in silos. You:
- Own complex, end-to-end client journeys
- Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models
- Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies
This is where strategy meets execution — and where talent plays a defining role.
About the Role
This role(Technical recruiter) requires a sourcing-first recruiter with deep expertise in identifying and hiring mid-level engineering talent across Software Engineering, Cloud, Data, and AI domains. The ideal candidate is AI-savvy, leverages modern recruiting technologies, and excels at building proactive talent pipelines for niche technical roles.
You’ll blend hands-on recruiting execution with consultative advisory, partnering closely with business leaders, HR teams, and universities to design hiring approaches that work — today and at scale.
What You’ll Do
Candidate Sourcing, Tracking & Experience
- Drive proactive sourcing for Software Engineers (SE), Senior Software Engineers (Sr. SE), Full Stack Engineers, Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and other mid-level technology roles.
- Build strong passive talent pipelines through market mapping, talent intelligence, referrals, social sourcing, and AI-powered recruiting tools.
- Source and hire emerging AI talent including AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Generative AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps Engineers.
- Leverage GenAI and AI-enabled recruiting platforms to improve sourcing productivity, candidate engagement, and talent discovery.
- Maintain clean, disciplined pipelines with clear reporting and funnel visibility
- Deliver a standout candidate experience through speed, clarity, and thoughtful communication
Candidate Assessment & Placement
- Assess early-career and technical talent through structured interviews and assessment centres
- Match candidate strengths and aspirations with business needs to ensure best-fit placement
- Consolidate and present interview feedback into crisp, decision-ready summaries
Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory
- Partner with Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to understand hiring priorities, technical competencies, and evolving skill requirements.
- Provide market intelligence on Software Engineering, AI, Cloud, and Data talent availability and competitive hiring trends.
Hiring Manager Enablement
- Guide stakeholders on delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Educate hiring managers on interviewing, diversity hiring, and candidate engagement best practices
What You Bring
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s / MBA in HR or related fields preferred
- 4–6 years of hands-on technical recruiting experience in Product Engineering, Digital Engineering, GCCs, or technology organizations.
- Demonstrated success hiring Software Engineers (SE), Senior Software Engineers (Sr. SE), Full Stack Engineers, Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers, Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, and QA Automation Engineers.
- Exceptional sourcing expertise across Software Engineering, Product Engineering, AI/ML, Cloud, Data Engineering, and Digital technologies, with a proven ability to build high-quality passive talent pipelines.
- Hands-on experience hiring AI/ML talent including AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Generative AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps Engineers is highly preferred.
- Experience using AI-powered recruiting platforms and GenAI tools for sourcing, market mapping, candidate engagement, and recruiting automation.
- Ability to leverage AI for talent intelligence, market research, candidate outreach, and workflow optimization.
- Proven ability to manage multiple candidates and requisitions simultaneously
- Strong track record of meeting or exceeding hiring metrics (quality, speed, diversity, experience)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
Key Skills
- Strong sourcing and pipeline-building expertise
- Consultative stakeholder management across business, HR, and global teams
- Candidate assessment and structured feedback management
- High attention to detail with strong data and reporting hygiene
- Customer-first mindset with a bias for action and accountability
- Ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-dependency environments
What Success Looks Like
- Technical Hiring Delivery & Closure
- Mid-Level Engineering Hiring Excellence
- AI & Emerging Technology Hiring
- passive Talent Pipeline Development
- AI-Enabled Recruiting Adoption
- Sourcing Productivity & Pipeline Quality ratios
- Quality of Hire & Technical Fit
- Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership
- Candidate Experience & Engagement
Recruitment Analytics & Funnel Optimization
Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.
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