Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote)

About the job

Company Overview

About 99Yellow

99Yellow is a one-stop HR solution provider catering to businesses across all stages of growth. We offer three core business models designed to meet the specific needs of companies:

• Recruitment Services – We help businesses hire top-quality talent within 30 days, ensuring the right fit for the right roles.
• Fractional HR Model for Early-Stage Startups – We support early-stage startups by outsourcing their complete or partial HR needs, providing expertise and scalability without the overhead.
• HR Transformation for High-Growth Family Businesses – We specialize in helping large, high-growth family businesses navigate organizational development initiatives such as organizational restructuring, KRA/KPI alignment, career growth path definitions, and more.

Our Founder brings over 10 years of experience heading HR in multiple startups, with a background as the Head of HR at boAt (a leading consumer electronics brand) and leading HR efforts for two Sequoia-backed ventures before that.

Job Summary

As a Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist for our team, you will be responsible for identifying and attracting top Engineering, Product, and Technical Leadership talent for our clients. You will work closely with startup founders, CTOs, and engineering leaders to understand their technical hiring needs and develop strategies for sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-tier tech talent.

Responsibilities

• Partner with startup founders, CTOs, and tech hiring managers to understand technical requirements, tech stacks, and team architecture to build targeted recruitment strategies.
• Utilize advanced sourcing methods—including LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, niche tech communities, and passive candidate outreach—to identify and engage top engineering talent.
• Conduct technical screening and interviews with candidates, evaluating their tech stack proficiency, problem-solving skills, architectural exposure, and cultural fit.
• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for tech roles, from initial screening and managing technical assessments to offer negotiation and candidate closure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tech candidates and clients, providing exceptional domain insight and advisory support.
• Stay updated on tech industry trends, emerging technologies, compensation benchmarks, and developer hiring best practices to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Tech Recruitment, with a strong focus on sourcing and hiring software engineers, tech leads, and engineering leaders for high-growth startups or product-based companies.
• Strong understanding of modern technology stacks (e.g., Backend, Frontend, Mobile, Cloud/DevOps, System Architecture) and technical recruitment workflows.
• Proven track record in candidate assessment, pipeline management, and talent mapping within competitive tech markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage with senior engineers, engineering heads, and founders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple complex engineering roles simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

Why Work With Us

• Join a fast-growing, dynamic team that is passionate about helping tech startups scale.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company.
• Work with a diverse range of tech clients and innovative products.
• Collaborative, supportive, and fun company culture. If you are passionate about tech recruitment and building world-class engineering teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist