Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large, coordinated teams — no pilots needed. Our technology has been battle-tested in Ukraine— the world’s most intense proving ground for drone warfare.
In March 2026, we became the first Ukrainian defense startup to go public on NASDAQ, following a $15M Series A — the largest investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company since the start of the war.
Working at Swarmer means operating at the intersection of engineering rigor and frontline reality. The problems and environments are complex, and the stakes are very real. We built this software to enable democratic nations to defend themselves.
If you are motivated by building resilient systems that matter and by seeing the direct impact of your work, you’ll find purpose here.
What we’re looking for:As an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist you will lead end-to-end hiring for technical and business roles across all locations. This is a hands-on recruiting position that combines proactive headhunting with full-cycle recruitment delivery.
You’ll work closely with hiring managers, department heads, and leadership to ensure we attract and hire exceptional talent aligned with Swarmer’s growth goals and culture.
What you’ll do:Own and execute the end-to-end recruitment process – from intake meetings and sourcing strategy to offer negotiation and onboarding handover
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, assess team needs, and shape hiring priorities
Source proactively through multiple channels (LinkedIn, communities, referrals, talent pools, and events)
Conduct structured interviews, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and unbiased evaluation
Maintain accurate and compliant records in our ATS (Ashby) and internal systems
Monitor recruitment metrics and provide insights on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and market trends
Contribute to employer branding initiatives and continuous improvement of our recruitment processes
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and team members on talent market trends and hiring best practices
4+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in tech or engineering environments
Proven ability to hire across multiple domains (software engineering, product, operations, business)
Exceptional headhunting and sourcing skills
Experience with ATS systems (preferably Ashby or similar) and modern sourcing tools
Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced level of English is a must. Polish is a strong plus
A proactive, data-driven mindset with a focus on results and candidate experience
Would be an advantage:
Experience scaling startups or international organizations
Knowledge of compensation benchmarking and market intelligence tools
Employer branding skills
Defense tech experience
Opportunity to shape the recruitment strategy and build a world-class team
Supportive, high-performance culture with transparent communication and autonomy.
Hybrid work model (Kyiv office + remote flexibility)
Access to modern recruitment tools and systems
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package (insurance, paid sick leave, 20 paid days off per year)
Benefits of the defense sector (e.g., reservation, etc.)
✔️ Intro Call with TA Specialist → ✔️ Test Task → ✔️ Technical Interview → ✔️ Interview with HRD → ✔️ Security check → ✔️ Offer
Ready to Apply?
Skills Required
- 4+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in tech or engineering environments
- Proven ability to hire across multiple domains
- Exceptional headhunting and sourcing skills
- Experience with ATS systems (preferably Ashby or similar)
- Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced level of English
- Experience scaling startups or international organizations
- Employer branding skills
- Defense tech experience
What We Do
Swarmer develops software systems that allow unmanned vehicles to act autonomously and work together in large teams. Its systems are centered on ethical AI and require humans to make all life-or-death decisions, while also allowing computers to do what they do best—processing large quantities of information and reacting to the rapidly changing environment in split seconds. Swarmer has successfully demonstrated swarms of up to 25 drones working together in GNSS-denied environments. In the near future, it plans to demonstrate combined-arms operations involving 100+ drones of various kinds, working in concert to seamlessly integrate UAS, USV, UGV, and stationary launchers into a single swarm that functions as one unit. Beyond defense applications, Swarmer’s hardware-agnostic platform positions the company to transform civilian markets from precision agriculture and emergency response to infrastructure inspections and environmental monitoring.
