Technical Recruiter

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.

We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

As a Technical Recruiter, you will play a hands-on, sourcing-focused role in finding and attracting Europe's best software engineering talent to Helsing. Working closely with the wider Software Talent Team, you will build and manage candidate pipelines using a broad range of sourcing techniques to identify passive talent that goes well beyond standard job boards and LinkedIn Recruiter. You will source, screen and interview candidates through initial stages, ensuring every person who engages with Helsing receives an exceptional experience from first contact through to offer discussion. This role is here to make hires: your impact will be measured by the quality and pace of the pipelines you build and the hires that result from them.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Source high volumes of candidates for evergreen software engineering roles through job boards, social media, networking and direct outreach, applying fresh and creative approaches to keep pipelines moving.
• Utilise a range of deep sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates, including LinkedIn and outside-the-box sourcing strategies.
• Screen and interview candidates against role requirements, providing clear and timely feedback to hiring stakeholders.
• Manage candidates through initial interview stages, ensuring a smooth and engaging process.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience at every touchpoint, from initial contact through to offer discussion.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of engaged, high-quality candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Track pass-through rates across your pipelines, using data to identify blockers early, understand candidate quality, and accurately forecast the hires you can deliver.

You should apply if you:

• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving business goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy building relationships with candidates and take pride in delivering a positive experience throughout the hiring process.
• Have experience sourcing technical candidates using creative, outside-the-box methods beyond LinkedIn Recruiter across multiple countries.
• Communicate clearly and openly with candidates and hiring stakeholders alike.
• Stay curious about new technologies and enjoy learning enough to speak credibly with software engineers about their work.
• Manage multiple sourcing pipelines simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, adapting strategies based on role, market and candidate feedback.

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications.