Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube . We're looking for a Technical Recruiter & Recruiting Coordinator to become our first Talent Acquisition team member based in India. In this hybrid role, you'll partner with our global Talent Acquisition team and engineering leaders to hire exceptional technical talent while ensuring a seamless candidate experience. You'll play a key role in scaling our engineering teams across Delhi and Bangalore, owning both recruiting and recruiting operations. What You'll Do: Technical Recruiting: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical and engineering roles. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies. Source, engage, and screen high-quality engineering talent using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring. Guide candidates through the interview process from initial outreach through offer acceptance. Provide hiring managers with market insights, pipeline updates, and hiring recommendations. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while representing Shield AI's mission and values Recruiting Coordination & Operations: Coordinate interview schedules across multiple interviewers and time zones. Manage interview logistics, candidate communications, and interview documentation. Coordinate candidate travel Maintain accurate candidate records and data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Partner with the global Talent Acquisition team to improve recruiting processes and operational efficiency. Required Qualifications 3 - 6 years of experience in technical recruiting role. Experience recruiting Robotics or Autonomy talent. Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms. Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Ashby experience is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting hiring across multiple office locations or global teams. Experience in a high-growth startup or technology company. Passion for process improvement and delivering an outstanding candidate experience. Total package details for U.S. based positions: - Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity - Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) - Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable): - International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance. Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.