About Firebolt
Firebolt is the Analytical Database designed to handle the speed, scale, and flexibility of AI applications. By delivering ultra-low latency, high concurrency, multi-dimensional elasticity, and unmatched performance, Firebolt empowers organizations to build data-intensive AI products that operate at scale. With over $270M in funding, a world-class engineering team, and experienced leadership, Firebolt is uniquely positioned to redefine AI data infrastructure and help businesses unlock the full potential of their data.
About the Role
We are looking for an Engineering Recruiter to join our Talent team in India. In this role, you will report directly to the Recruiting Lead and play a critical role in scaling Firebolt’s global Engineering organization.
This is an ideal role for a hands-on technical recruiter who enjoys partnering closely with Engineering leaders, sourcing top-tier talent, and operating in a fast-moving, high-growth startup environment. You will own searches end to end and help shape how we hire engineers as we continue to scale.
About the Day-to-Day
- Own full-cycle recruiting for Engineering roles across Backend, Data, Infrastructure, and related technical domains.
- Partner closely with Hiring Managers and Engineering leadership to deeply understand role requirements, team needs, and hiring priorities.
- Proactively source and engage high-quality technical candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean search, referrals, and other creative sourcing strategies.
- Comduct recruiter screens to assess technical background, motivation, and role fit.
- Manage candidate pipelines, interview coordination, and feedback loops to ensure an excellent candidate experience.
- Collaborate with global Talent and People partners to align on hiring plans, process improvements, and hiring best practices.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the ATS and recruiting systems.
- Contribute to process optimization, market insights, and talent strategy as the team grows.
- 2–5+ years of experience as a Technical or Engineering Recruiter, ideally with agency background, with a strong focus on software engineering roles.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting engineers in competitive markets, ideally for product or infrastructure-focused companies.
- Strong sourcing skills, including boolean search and proactive outbound candidate engagement.
- Ability to partner effectively with technical stakeholders and build trust with Engineering leaders.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and adapting as hiring priorities evolve.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- Comfortable being in the office several days per week.
