Tech Recruiter, People Manager – Defense AI

21strategies

Tech Recruiter und People Manager für 21strategies, einen Entwickler von KI-Software für sicherheits- und verteidigungsrelevante Anwendungen. Aufbau skalierbarer Recruiting- und People-Prozesse für technische Senior-Profile.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeHallbergmoos • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end technical recruiting processes, with a strong focus on AI, Data, and Software Engineering roles. Proficient in utilizing automation tools and ATS systems to enhance recruitment efficiency while ensuring a professional candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Recruiting ExperienceAI And Machine Learning UnderstandingATS Systems ProficiencyAutomation Tools ExperienceClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical RecruitingCandidate SourcingData-Driven RecruitmentJob Description CreationScreening Process DevelopmentInterview Process StructuringSenior Profile RecruitmentProcess OrientationUnderstanding Of Technical RolesTalent-Pool Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationReliabilityDiscretionLoyaltyCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ATS SystemsJob BoardsLinkedInXingPower AutomateZapierMakeAI-Supported Workflows

Industry Keywords

AIData EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentCyberDefense-TechDeep-TechSecurity-Critical EnvironmentReliability RequirementsLegal Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Development and management of the end-to-end recruiting process, primarily for technical roles
Identification and active outreach to suitable candidates, particularly senior profiles in AI, Data, Software Engineering, Simulation, and Defense Tech
Close collaboration with executive management, the CTO, and business units to create precise requirement profiles and job descriptions
Establishment of structured screening and interview processes
Talent-pool management and systematic maintenance of potential candidates
Automation of recurring steps across the entire recruiting workflow
Work with recruiting tools, job boards, automation tools, and where applicable AI-based screening and matching approaches
Ensuring a professional candidate experience with clarity, speed, and reliability
Support in building core people processes, including onboarding, contract processes, role profiles, goal setting, development discussions, and retention measures
Consideration of availability, work authorization, location, reliability, and possible clearance requirements in a security-critical environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in tech recruiting, ideally in a software, AI, data, cyber, defence-tech, or deep-tech environment
Good understanding of technical roles in AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Software Development, DevOps, Simulation, Embedded/Edge, or System Architecture
Experience recruiting senior and specialist profiles
Process-oriented with a commitment to running recruiting in a data-driven and structured way
Experience with ATS systems, job boards, LinkedIn/Xing recruiting, and active sourcing
Experience with automation tools such as Power Automate, Zapier, Make, scripting, or AI-supported workflows
Clear and reliable communication internally and with candidates
Good understanding of security- or defense-related environments with special requirements for reliability, discretion, loyalty, availability, and legal frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, goal-oriented working, predominantly mobile/hybrid (on-site and home office)
Regular alignment and support calls via video conference
Time bank and trust-based working hours
Appreciative environment with a familial team atmosphere and low power distance
Limited bureaucracy
Regular company events
Opportunity for annual training and development measures
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