At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs.We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads.
Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte.
Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands.
Role
As a Sr. Recruiter, you will be a key force in shaping our team by identifying and bringing in top talent across functions and geographies. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to deeply understand business goals and craft talent strategies that align with them. This role also offers exposure to operations and employee engagement, where you'll support onboarding, data management, office administration, and team-building initiatives, making this a holistic role that sits at the intersection of recruitment and culture.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage full-cycle recruitment across tech and non-tech roles, from sourcing to closing
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create JDs, and build structured hiring plans
- Use creative sourcing techniques (beyond LinkedIn!) to identify and engage passive candidates
- Hire talent across geographies including India, the U.S., and other global locations, navigating time zones and cultural nuances
- Drive a smooth and high-touch candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Maintain strong recruitment data hygiene and reporting via ATS and other tools
- Act as a brand ambassador for the company at events, through content, and in candidate interactions
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes by preparing documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams (IT, Admin, Finance), collecting necessary information, and ensuring smooth transitions for new joiners and exits.
- Manage employee data and records, including maintaining HR systems, updating databases, tracking leaves and attendance
- Take care of office administration tasks, such as vendor liaison, asset and ID card tracking, employee engagement logistics, and supporting company events or celebrations.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in fast-paced startups or growth-stage companies
- Proven experience hiring in both tech and non-technical roles. Experience with hiring in the US market is a plus.
- Strong sourcing skills with a track record of closing niche and high-impact roles
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and comfort with ambiguity
- Hands-on experience with modern recruiting tools and ATS (e.g., Lever, Greenhouse, or equivalent)
- A problem-solving mindset with attention to detail, ownership of tasks, and a willingness to improve or streamline existing processes.
- A team-player attitude with flexibility to take on both strategic and hands-on tasks across sourcing, operations, and admin as needed.
- Willingness to work from the Bengaluru office at least 3 days a week as part of our hybrid model
