Company Description

QAD is building a world-class SaaS organization, and we are looking for a powerhouse Senior Technical Recruiter to spearhead our Engineering growth in Pune. We are seeking a Talent Hunter who understands the DNA of high-performing product companies and the technical talent scape in Pune and throughout India.

In this role, you will be a strategic advisor to Senior Engineering Leaders, a brand ambassador on social media, and a relentless pursuer of the top 1% of Full Stack talent. If you are passionate about the "Bar Raiser" approach and thrive in a high-velocity, high-quality environment, we want to talk to you.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• The Hunt: Proactively direct-source and headhunt passive talent for Full Stack Software Engineers, Architects, and Engineering Leaders. You don't wait for applicants; you go get them.

• Masterful Engagement: You are an expert at "the hook." You know how to craft personalized, high-conversion outreach that stops top-tier passive candidates in their tracks and compels them to explore a career with QAD.

• Technical Vetting: Conduct deep-dive screenings. You should be able to discuss microservices, React/Node.js, Cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure), and distributed systems with candidates to ensure they meet our high technical bar.

• Strategic Advisory: Act as a "Trusted Advisor" to Hiring Managers. You’ll lead intake meetings, challenge assumptions when necessary, provide real-time Pune market intelligence, and guide the interview team on best practices.

• Bar Raising: Champion a "Quality of Hire" philosophy. You will implement and maintain rigorous assessment standards to ensure we are only hiring "A-Players" who add to our culture and technical capabilities.

• Brand Evangelism: Leverage LinkedIn and other social platforms to tell the QAD story. You are the face of our Engineering brand in Pune, generating organic interest and a robust referral pipeline.

• Full-Cycle Velocity: Manage the entire lifecycle from discovery to complex offer negotiations, ensuring an elite candidate experience that stands out in a crowded market.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• A Technical Recruitment Expert: You have 8–12 years of experience in technical recruitment, with a proven track record specifically within Product-based companies (SaaS experience is a major plus).

• Exceptional at Talent Engagement: You possess an uncanny ability to engage "ungettable" talent. You understand candidate psychology, know how to handle objections, and can articulate a career-growth narrative that turns a "not interested" into a signed offer.

• Tech-Savvy: You understand "Next-Gen" stacks. You know the difference between a coder and a product engineer. You stay ahead of trends in AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud Architecture.

• Pune Market Master: You have a deep network in the Pune talent ecosystem and know exactly where the best engineers from major tech product companies and startup unicorns are hiding.

• Data-Driven Hunter: You are a power user of LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Applicant Tracking Systems and advanced sourcing tools. You use data to track your funnel and pivot your strategy when a search gets tough.

• High-Stakes Communicator: You can hold your own in a room with a VP of Engineering. You are articulate, persuasive, and professional.

Technical Qualifications:

• Advanced Engagement Skills: Demonstrated success in converting passive prospects through creative outreach, storytelling, and high-touch relationship management.

• Expert-level proficiency with ATS platforms (SmartRecruiters, Greenhouse, or Workday).

• Deep experience in candidate search (Boolean, X-Ray, Social Sourcing).

• Proven ability to manage complex offer negotiations and competitive counter-offers.

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business or a related field.

Additional Information

Qualification

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD:

QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace, achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.