Senior Product & Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Product & Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across critical technical functions, including Software Engineering, Product Management, AI/ML, and related technical disciplines. This individual will bring deep expertise in technical talent markets, a proven track record of hiring top-tier engineering and product talent, and the ability to influence stakeholders through data, insight, and strong business partnership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to product and engineering roadmaps and business growth priorities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering and product leaders on talent market dynamics, hiring strategy, and workforce planning
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex, highly technical roles across engineering and product functions
• Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-caliber, diverse technical talent
• Leverage tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical communities, and AI-enabled sourcing platforms
• Conduct structured screenings and partner with hiring teams to effectively assess technical depth, problem-solving, and cultural alignment
• Deliver a high-touch, transparent candidate experience that reflects Fortive’s values
• Partner closely with engineering, product, and HR leaders to understand hiring needs, team dynamics, and organizational goals
• Drive alignment through intake sessions, calibration, and ongoing communication
• Build and maintain strategic pipelines for critical technical roles, anticipating future hiring needs
• Proactively identify talent gaps and develop solutions to address them
• Champion Fortive’s employer value proposition within technical talent communities
• Partner on initiatives to strengthen brand awareness among engineering and product talent
• Leverage recruiting data, market insights, and competitive intelligence to inform hiring strategies
• Track key performance metrics (e.g., pipeline health, conversion rates) and provide actionable recommendations
• Advise senior leaders on talent supply/demand, compensation benchmarking, and competitor landscape
• Influence hiring decisions through data-driven insights and market expertise
• Partner with HR and business leaders to support successful onboarding and retention strategies for technical hires

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or a related field within a global organization
• Significant experience recruiting for engineering and product roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Product Managers, AI/ML, Data Scientists, roles)
• Proven ability to independently lead complex, high-impact technical searches
• Strong understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and hiring trends within engineering and product organizations
• Expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, technical platforms, and AI-enabled tools
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform talent strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with senior technical stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse teams and geographies
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and embraces ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ability to partner across engineering, product, and business leadership to deliver hiring outcomes
• Experience operating within structured business systems (e.g., Fortive Business System) and driving process rigor
• Ability to quickly understand technical concepts, architectures, and evolving skill demands
• Strong understanding of how product and engineering talent drives innovation and business performance
• Highly self-motivated with strong judgment and ability to operate autonomously
• Established network within engineering and product talent communities and success engaging passive candidates

Pay

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 99,600.00 - 166,300.00