Senior Recruiter

Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of executive roles, technologies, and skills required to effectively assess candidates' qualifications.

Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop and execute data-driven / strategic recruiting plans aligned with the company's growth objectives and hiring needs.

Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying challenges in the recruiting process and implementing creative solutions to overcome them, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.

Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, market conditions, and business needs, while maintaining a high level of performance and professionalism.

Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating job offers, compensation packages, and other employment terms to secure top talent while adhering to budgetary constraints.

Relationship Building: Skill in building and nurturing relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners to facilitate successful hiring outcomes.

At least 5+ years (ideally 7+) of technical recruiting experience with expertise: Demonstrated experience in technical recruiting, with a proven track record of success in sourcing, assessing, and hiring engineering talent, leveraging in-depth knowledge and understanding of technical roles, technologies, and skills required in engineering positions.

Experience in Full-cycle Recruiting: Hands-on experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews, booking travel, conducting reference checks, debriefing in hiring committees, negotiating offers, closing deals, and onboarding new hires, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.

Passion for gaming: Genuine enthusiasm for gaming and the gaming industry, with a deep understanding of gaming culture, trends, and technologies.

Startup or Turnaround experience: Proven ability to thrive in a startup-like environment, with a proactive mindset, strong initiative, and a track record of taking ownership of recruitment processes and driving results.

Healthy tenure: Demonstrated stability and commitment in previous roles, with a track record of staying in positions for 2 or more years. Internal promotions within organizations are highly valued, indicating strong career progression and contributions to company success.

Bangalore local or willingness to relocate: Preference for candidates who are currently located in Bangalore or willing to relocate, demonstrating a commitment to joining the Skillz team in their Bangalore office.