Lead Recruiter, Engineering

1 week ago

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia Bolt Full time €4,000 - €8,000 per year

Join our
Engineering Talent Acquisition team
, driving the growth of our engineering organisation across Bolt's key hubs in Tallinn, Bucharest, Warsaw, and Berlin. Partnering closely with senior stakeholders, you'll lead hiring for top talent in
Software Engineering, Mobile Development, Site Reliability, Cybersecurity, and other core engineering domains
. This role offers the opportunity to shape recruitment strategies, build strong talent pipelines, and guide the team in delivering a world-class hiring experience.

About Us
With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission

About The Role
As Lead Recruiter for Engineering, you'll shape and execute Bolt's global tech hiring strategy, partnering with senior engineering leaders to align recruitment with business priorities. You will drive hiring for senior and complex engineering roles across multiple hubs, ensuring we attract and secure top talent in highly competitive markets. Leveraging data, you'll optimise recruitment processes, mentor and support the TA team, and focus on achieving productivity, efficiency, and DEI goals — all while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Design and implement a scalable global recruitment strategy aligned with business growth.
  • Leverage data to monitor key recruiting metrics and provide strategic insights.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for critical roles across regions and functions.
  • Build and maintain a strategic talent pipeline, staying updated on global talent trends.
  • Enhance employer branding and drive diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.
  • Mentor team members and collaborate on cross-functional projects to improve onboarding and recruitment processes.

About you:

  • You have 10+ years in global talent acquisition with a strong track record in strategic recruitment and senior-level stakeholder management.
  • You have expertise in sourcing and hiring across diverse functions and regions, particularly in competitive markets.
  • You have strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills to engage with executive stakeholders.
  • You have excellent data analysis, communication, and consulting skills.
  • You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.
  • You have a bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field (preferred).

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying

Why you'll love it here:

  • Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
  • Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.
  • Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
  • Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
  • Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.
  • Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
  • Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.

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