Senior Technical Recruiter

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter with deep expertise in hiring across Data Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, and Software Engineering roles. This is a highly technical recruiting position requiring strong domain understanding of modern data stacks, ML systems, and engineering workflows—not just resume matching. You will act as a strategic partner to engineering leadership, owning end-to-end hiring for complex technical roles and driving talent pipelines in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Technical Sourcing & Talent Identification
  • Own full-cycle recruiting for Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Data Scientists, MLOps Engineers, and Software Engineers
  • Write and publish technically accurate job descriptions for advanced data and ML roles
  • Proactively source senior and niche technical talent using LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Kaggle, professional communities, and networking channels
  • Evaluate candidate backgrounds across data platforms, ML frameworks, cloud technologies, and software architectures
• Technical Screening & Candidate Evaluation
  • Conduct in-depth technical screening calls to assess hands-on experience, system design understanding, and problem-solving skills
  • Partner with technical interviewers to align on assessment strategies and hiring standards
  • Distinguish between academic ML profiles and production-grade engineering experience
  • Ensure high-quality signal before advancing candidates to technical interview stages
• Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership
  • Collaborate closely with engineering leaders, data architects, ML leads, and product teams to define role requirements and hiring priorities
  • Translate business and technical needs into clear sourcing strategies
  • Advise stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks
• Pipeline & Market Intelligence
  • Build and maintain long-term pipelines for critical data and ML skill sets
  • Track emerging technologies across AI/ML, Big Data, cloud analytics, and data platforms
  • Monitor competitive hiring trends and candidate expectations in global markets
• Recruitment Operations & Reporting
  • Manage candidate lifecycle within ATS and recruitment tools with strong attention to detail
  • Maintain accurate documentation on interviews, feedback, and hiring decisions
  • Produce recruitment metrics and insights on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and quality of hire

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience as a Technical Recruiter, with a strong focus on Data, ML, AI, or Software Engineering roles
• Demonstrated ability to recruit senior and specialized technical profiles in fast-paced environments
• Solid working knowledge of modern data and ML ecosystems, including:
  • Data Engineering & Big Data platforms
  • Machine Learning frameworks and pipelines
  • Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Software engineering best practices
• Proven experience conducting technical screening conversations with credibility
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience using ATS, sourcing platforms, and analytics-driven recruiting tools

About the Company

Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast-growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market. We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.

With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi-Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio. At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Short-term disability (STD) insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)