We are hiring a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across advanced technical disciplines including AI/LLM, speech technology, software engineering, QA, automation, and firmware. This role requires a recruiter who is comfortable working on highly technical roles and can partner closely with technical hiring managers to understand requirements, build pipelines, and move roles efficiently.

This position is best suited for a recruiter who is highly autonomous, organized, and able to execute quickly in a global environment. The role will support hiring across multiple regions and time zones and requires someone who can operate independently while managing multiple technical searches simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical roles including:
- AI / Machine Learning Engineers
- LLM Engineers
- Speech / Audio Engineers
- Software Engineers (various disciplines)
- QA Engineers
- Automation Engineers
- Firmware Engineers
Partner with hiring managers to run intake meetings and define candidate profiles
Develop sourcing strategies and proactively headhunt technical candidates
Build and maintain global talent pipelines across technical disciplines
Conduct recruiter screens and evaluate candidate technical background and experience
Manage interview processes, feedback cycles, and candidate communication
Maintain accurate data in ATS (Workable)
Provide market insights including talent availability, compensation expectations, and hiring timelines
Work across global teams and time zones to support hiring needs
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Is comfortable recruiting for highly technical roles (AI, LLM, speech, engineering)
- Can work independently and manage their own workload
- Is proactive and moves roles forward without needing constant direction
- Is comfortable working globally across multiple time zones
- Is both a recruiter and a strong sourcer

3+ years of experience in technical recruiting
Experience recruiting for technical roles such as software engineering, AI/ML, speech/audio, QA, automation, or firmware
Strong sourcing and headhunting experience
Ability to understand technical job requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies
Highly autonomous and able to manage roles independently
Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
Experience using an ATS (Workable preferred)
Past experience in codevelopment or agency recruiting is a plus
Portuguese language skills are a plus
Games industry experience is a plus

This will be a contract role to start with potential to convert to full time.

About Side

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

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