[Hiring] Talent Acquisition Partner (R&D) @StackAdapt

Role Description

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner, R&D to help scale the technical engine behind StackAdapt. In this role, you won’t just fill roles - you’ll shape teams that build and evolve the core infrastructure of our platform. You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, and Product leaders to understand architectural challenges, scaling plans, and long-term roadmap priorities. You’ll act as a strategic advisor on hiring strategy and talent market dynamics while delivering exceptional technical hires in one of the most competitive talent markets.

This is a high-impact role for a technically curious recruiter who thrives in complexity, builds trust with engineering leaders, and wants to influence how great technical teams are built.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own full-cycle recruitment for critical technical roles across Engineering, Data Science, Infrastructure, and Product.
• Lead deep intake conversations to understand system architecture, technical trade-offs, team topology, and leveling strategy.
• Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract high-performing technical talent across backend, distributed systems, machine learning, data engineering, and platform teams.
• Evaluate candidates for technical rigor, problem-solving capability, and long-term impact.
• Use pipeline data and conversion metrics to diagnose bottlenecks and continuously improve hiring velocity and signal quality.
• Advise leaders on market realities, compensation positioning, and talent availability within highly competitive technical domains.
• Elevate the technical interview experience by partnering on structured evaluations and bias-reducing practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase speed, quality, and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with meaningful exposure to technical or R&D hiring.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for engineering, data science, infrastructure, or technical product roles.
• Technical fluency — you can confidently discuss tech stacks, system design expectations, and engineering team structures.
• A strong sourcing mindset with experience engaging passive technical talent.
• Comfort operating in competitive technical markets and navigating complex offer negotiations.
• Data-driven decision-making — you use metrics to refine strategy and improve outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence technical leaders.
• High ownership, strong prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex searches in a fast-paced growth environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Retirement/401K/Pension Savings globally.
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthdays off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program.
• Health benefits from day one of employment.
• Work from home reimbursements.
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto.
• Robust training and onboarding program.
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books, etc.).
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning.
• An awesome parental leave program.
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture.
• Our social and team events!