Talent Acquisition Lead

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead in Switzerland.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of a fast-scaling deep-tech organization at the intersection of AI and advanced hardware. In this role, you will take full ownership of end-to-end hiring, working directly with executive leadership to attract world-class engineers, scientists, and technical leaders. You will operate in a fast-paced, research-driven environment where speed, precision, and quality of talent are critical to success. Beyond hands-on recruiting, you will help define hiring strategies, build scalable processes, and contribute to the evolution of the People function. The role offers strong visibility, high autonomy, and the opportunity to directly influence company growth at a pivotal stage. It is ideal for a senior recruiter who thrives in technical, high-bar, and startup environments.

Accountabilities

* Lead end-to-end recruitment for critical technical and leadership roles across hardware, software, optical, and research domains

* Partner closely with the CEO, CTOs, and engineering leaders to define hiring needs and calibrate talent requirements

* Personally source, engage, and close senior-level candidates (staff, principal, and technical leadership roles)

* Build and maintain a proactive sourcing engine across Europe, the US, and Israel to attract top-tier talent

* Design, refine, and continuously improve interview processes and hiring standards

* Develop and strengthen employer branding within the deep-tech and AI ecosystem

* Track hiring metrics, pipeline health, and recruitment velocity, providing clear insights to leadership

* Mentor future recruiters and contribute to scaling the broader People function over time

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years of experience in talent acquisition with a strong headhunting background in deep tech, AI, semiconductors, or hardware

* Proven track record of independently closing senior technical roles in competitive markets

* Experience in fast-growing startups or scale-ups (Series A-C environments preferred)

* Strong sourcing expertise with the ability to engage hard-to-reach technical talent

* Experience building or designing recruitment processes from scratch

* Comfort working across international teams and time zones (France, US, Israel, etc.)

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level interaction

* Fluent in English and French

Benefits

* Competitive salary package aligned with experience and market benchmarks

* Meaningful stock option plan from an early stage of company growth

* Relocation support, including coverage of moving expenses (for nearby relocation)

* Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including family-friendly options

* Pension contributions and professional development support

* 25 days of paid time off plus public holidays

* Public transport reimbursement (50% coverage)

* High autonomy role with strong ownership and long-term growth opportunities

* Dynamic, multicultural, and engineering-driven work environment

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.