Senior Technical Recruiter Job at Blockstream (Lugano)

Senior Technical Recruiter

Blockstream

Location:
Switzerland , Lugano

Category:
Human Resources

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Not provided

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to drive full-cycle recruitment across multiple countries in the EMEA region and support our mission of building world-class teams. In this role, you will partner closely with the Head of HR EMEA and the global HR team to attract and retain exceptional talent across technical and business functions. You will own the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle, delivering a best-in-class candidate experience while influencing hiring strategy across the region.

Job Responsibility:

Operate as a strategic talent partner, owning hiring outcomes across EMEA and contributing meaningfully to how Blockstream scales
Lead full-cycle recruitment across EMEA, covering highly technical and business-critical roles
Build, nurture, and activate strong talent pipelines through thoughtful, proactive sourcing strategies
Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to clarify role scope, define hiring criteria, and align on long-term talent strategy
Deliver high-quality, well-calibrated candidate shortlists that balance speed, rigor, and mission alignment
Drive a best-in-class candidate experience from first outreach through offer acceptance and onboarding
Guide and educate hiring managers on structured interviewing, market intelligence, and objective evaluation practices
Own recruiting performance metrics (time-to-hire, pipeline health, conversion rates, quality-of-hire) and use data to continuously refine approach
Contribute to employer branding initiatives and strengthen Blockstream’s visibility within key talent communities
Identify and implement process improvements that increase consistency, efficiency, and quality across the EMEA recruitment lifecycle

Requirements:

7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in high-growth, international technology environments
Experience hiring in regulated industries (software development, financial services, crypto, fintech)
Experience supporting high-growth or scale-up environments
Demonstrated success hiring complex technical profiles (engineering, infrastructure, security) across multiple EMEA jurisdictions
Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with credibility and confidence
Strong sourcing depth. You don’t rely on inbound applicants
you build and nurture pipelines proactively
Experience managing cross-border hiring complexities within EMEA
Data-driven approach to recruiting, with a clear understanding of hiring velocity, pipeline health, and quality-of-hire metrics
Comfort operating autonomously in a distributed, remote-first organization
Fluency in English is required
additional professional proficiency in German, French, Italian, Spanish, or another EMEA language is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field

Nice to have:

Familiarity with Ashby or similar ATS systems and recruitment automation tools
Strong employer branding and talent marketing exposure
General HR experience, beneficial for supporting broader HR initiatives during periods of lower recruitment demand

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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