Talent Acquisition Specialist

What we do (and why it matters):

Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large teams, without pilots required. Our technology has been battle-tested across 100,000+ combat missions in Ukraine — the world's most intense proving ground for drone warfare. We just closed a $15M Series A (the largest investment in Ukrainian defense tech since the war began) and we're scaling operations to serve NATO-aligned nations.

This isn't theoretical. This is software that's being used right now to save lives and defend democracy.

What we’re looking for:

As an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist you will lead end-to-end hiring for technical and business roles in Poland and across the EU/US. This is a hands-on recruiting position that combines proactive headhunting with full-cycle recruitment delivery. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, department heads, and leadership to ensure we attract and hire exceptional talent aligned with Swarmer’s growth goals and culture.

What you’ll do:

• Own and execute the end-to-end recruitment process – from intake meetings and sourcing strategy to offer negotiation and onboarding handover.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, assess team needs, and shape hiring priorities.
• Source proactively through multiple channels (LinkedIn, communities, referrals, talent pools, and events).
• Conduct structured interviews, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and unbiased evaluation.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records in our ATS (Ashby) and internal systems.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide insights on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and market trends.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and continuous improvement of our recruitment processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and team members on talent market trends and hiring best practices.

What we need:

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in tech or engineering environments.
• Proven ability to hire across multiple domains (software engineering, product, operations, business).
• Strong understanding of EU and Polish hiring practices, contracts (B2B / UoP / EoR), and compliance aspects.
• Exceptional headhunting and sourcing skills.
• Experience with ATS systems (preferably Ashby or similar) and modern sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced level of English is a must, Polish & Ukrainian are a strong plus.
• A proactive, data-driven mindset with a focus on results and candidate experience.
• Experience scaling startups or international organizations, and knowledge of compensation benchmarking and market intelligence tools – would be strong pluses.
• Employer branding skills – would be a strong plus.
• Defense tech exp — would be a strong plus.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work model (Warsaw office + remote flexibility).
• Access to modern recruitment tools and systems.
• Opportunity to shape the recruitment strategy and build a world-class team.
• Supportive, high-performance culture with transparent communication and autonomy.

How’s the hiring process going:

✔️ Intro Call with TA Specialist → ✔️Test Task ✔️ Technical Interview → ✔️ Interview with HRD →✔️ Offer

Please note that, as a leading defense tech company, we take operations security seriously and may need to perform additional background checks as part of our hiring process. We will do so in accordance with all applicable EU laws and regulations and safeguard your data in the process.

Why this matters (and why you should care):

Ukraine is deploying 5 million drones in 2025 alone. The US and NATO are paying attention. The future of defense isn't more pilots — it's smarter software. We're not selling PowerPoints; we're selling proven technology that's been refined under the most demanding conditions imaginable.

Our team is direct, moves fast, and doesn't waste time on performative nonsense. If you want a company with seven layers of approval and endless consensus-building, this isn't it. If you want to do the most important work of your career with people who say what they mean and execute, let's talk.Ready to Apply?If you’re excited about solving complex challenges and eager to contribute to the safety and security of Western-Democratic nations, please get in touch!