Senior Technical Recruiter – Data, Machine Learning & Software Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in hiring across Data Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, and Software Engineering roles. This is a highly technical recruiting position requiring strong domain understanding of modern data stacks, ML systems, and engineering workflows—not just resume matching.
You will act as a strategic partner to engineering leadership, owning end-to-end hiring for complex technical roles and driving talent pipelines in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Sourcing & Talent Identification
Own full-cycle recruiting for Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Data Scientists, MLOps Engineers, and Software Engineers
Write and publish technically accurate job descriptions for advanced data and ML roles
Proactively source senior and niche technical talent using LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Kaggle, professional communities, and networking channels
Evaluate candidate backgrounds across data platforms, ML frameworks, cloud technologies, and software architectures
Technical Screening & Candidate Evaluation
Conduct in-depth technical screening calls to assess hands-on experience, system design understanding, and problem-solving skills
Partner with technical interviewers to align on assessment strategies and hiring standards
Distinguish between academic ML profiles and production-grade engineering experience
Ensure high-quality signal before advancing candidates to technical interview stages
Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership
Collaborate closely with engineering leaders, data architects, ML leads, and product teams to define role requirements and hiring priorities
Translate business and technical needs into clear sourcing strategies
Advise stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks
Pipeline & Market Intelligence
Build and maintain long-term pipelines for critical data and ML skill sets
Track emerging technologies across AI/ML, Big Data, cloud analytics, and data platforms
Monitor competitive hiring trends and candidate expectations in global markets
Recruitment Operations & Reporting
Manage candidate lifecycle within ATS and recruitment tools with strong attention to detail
Maintain accurate documentation on interviews, feedback, and hiring decisions
Produce recruitment metrics and insights on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and quality of hire
Required Qualifications
5–8+ years of experience as a Technical Recruiter, with a strong focus on Data, ML, AI, or Software Engineering roles
Demonstrated ability to recruit senior and specialized technical profiles in fast-paced environments
Solid working knowledge of modern data and ML ecosystems, including:
Data Engineering & Big Data platforms
Machine Learning frameworks and pipelines
Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Software engineering best practices
Proven experience conducting technical screening conversations with credibility
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience using ATS, sourcing platforms, and analytics-driven recruiting tools
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, connecting talented professionals with exciting career paths in machine learning and big data. If you’re passionate about recruitment and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Matrix Global Services is a leading multinational corporation providing innovative and comprehensive technology, consulting, and outsourcing solutions. For over thirty years, Matrix has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses across various industries, consistently delivering exceptional results.
We're a network of firms in 10+ countries with over 13,000 people. At Matrix, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our ability to adapt to our clients' ever-changing needs. Our team of highly skilled professionals is adept at understanding complex business challenges and tailoring solutions that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Our wide range of services includes cutting-edge technology solution services, strategic consulting, digital transformation, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and managed services. Whether developing customized software applications, streamlining business processes, implementing robust IT infrastructure, or managing complex projects, our expertise and industry knowledge enable us to deliver value-added solutions that meet each client's unique requirements.
Come and join a winning team! You'll be challenged, have fun, and be a part of a highly respected organization! Matrix offers a competitive base salary and a full benefit package. Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, STD, HSA, PTO, and more
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Matrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Matrix are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Matrix will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Matrix encourages applicants of all ages.
Top Skills
What We Do
Matrix Global Services is an award-winning Insurance and Financial Advisory. Matrix delivers a unique portfolio of Insurance products and services that enable investors to access finance and to de-risk and enhance the security of their investments, through the application of proprietary insurance solutions that adjust and reduce risk. Matrix is an outcome led, insurance market solutions provider, the solutions that we create and deploy, credit enhance all types of complex transactions, enabling the efficient flow of global capital. The Matrix team possess an in-depth knowledge of, and strong and established connections to, the global markets for Insurance & (re)Insurance; we blend these capabilities with Financial and Capital Markets expertise, to assist our international clients with navigating complexity and opportunity. Within the M&A community, our specialists provide independent Insurance Due Diligence, insurance programme design and reconstruction, W&I Insurance and supporting transactional solutions that provide our M&A clients with assurance whilst also adding tangible value within the investment life cycle
