Senior Technical Recruiter

About Deccan AI

Deccan AI delivers top-tier, carefully curated human data and reliable infrastructure, relied upon by premier global tech firms. Supported by Prosus Ventures, the company emphasizes quality as a foundational element, integrating rigorous quality assurance, expert evaluations, and specialized platforms throughout its processes. Operating from hubs in Mountain View (headquarters), Hyderabad, and Bangalore, Deccan AI is rapidly expanding. This position plays a central role in enabling that growth by sourcing talent that builds exceptional teams.

Role Overview

We are actively looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter responsible for full-cycle hiring across technical functions including engineering and product roles. This position involves direct collaboration with hiring managers and leadership to strategize recruitment plans, implement a rigorous and fair interview process, and successfully close candidates amid a competitive talent landscape. This role reports to the Talent Acquisition lead and works closely with leadership teams across Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mountain View.

Key Duties

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for engineering and other technical positions encompassing candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer discussions, and final closures.
• Collaborate with hiring leaders to define role scopes, establish hiring plans, and create technical interview structures that assess candidate depth efficiently and equitably.
• Actively source passive talent through professional networks, referrals, and niche technical groups.
• Evaluate candidates on their technical capabilities, motivation, and cultural fit before progressing to technical interviews.
• Maintain an excellent candidate experience by keeping candidates well-informed and engaged throughout every recruitment phase.
• Monitor and report crucial hiring metrics including pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Develop and sustain a robust talent pool for recurring and difficult-to-fill technical vacancies.
• Analyze and benchmark compensation trends across Hyderabad, Bangalore, and the Bay Area to ensure offer competitiveness.
• Promote Deccan AI’s employer brand to attract technical talent.
• Provide mentorship to junior recruiters and contribute to scaling the recruitment function during company growth.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in technical recruitment with demonstrated success hiring engineers and specialized technical roles.
• Comprehensive experience managing full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to offer negotiation and closure.
• Strong expertise in sourcing utilizing current recruiting and networking technologies.
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Capability to evaluate technical candidates’ skills and to clearly articulate technical opportunities to candidates.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, skilled in partnering with engineering leaders and executives on recruitment strategies.
• Data-driven recruitment approach with experience managing hiring metrics and reporting.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in fast-growth technology startups.
• Prior exposure to recruiting across multiple countries including the US, India, and UAE.
• Track record in scaling talent acquisition functions within high-growth companies.
• Background in employer branding or recruitment marketing.
• Familiarity with contemporary ATS platforms.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive remuneration paired with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance coverage.
• A flat organizational structure encouraging autonomy and end-to-end ownership in hiring processes.
• Participation in a rapidly expanding, well-funded enterprise backed by Prosus Ventures, serving top global clients.
• A culture prioritizing continuous learning where errors are embraced as growth opportunities.