Talent Acquisition Expert- US Tech & Innovation
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About the role
Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 - connecting users to the future of digital finance. Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution. Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services. We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Talent Acquisition professional to lead talent acquisition efforts for our US Technology & Innovation expansion project. This role will be responsible for building and scaling our US R&D talent ecosystem while serving as a strategic talent partner to engineering and technology leaders globally. Beyond supporting the growth of our US R&D center, you will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and engaging top-tier US technology talent that can contribute to our global business and innovation agenda. You will act as a market intelligence partner, talent strategist, and trusted advisor, helping the business access some of the world's most competitive technology talent markets.
Responsibilities
- Build the US Talent Engine
- Lead talent acquisition efforts for the US R&D center, supporting the growth of Software Engineering, AI, Data, Infrastructure, Security, Product, Blockchain, and Trading Technology organizations, including low-latency systems, exchange infrastructure, and quantitative technology teams.
- Develop proactive talent attraction strategies targeting top technology talent across leading technology companies, fintechs, AI organizations, quantitative trading firms, and research communities.
- Build long-term talent pipelines and networks across key US technology hubs.
- Identify opportunities to leverage US talent to strengthen global technology and innovation capabilities.
- Strategic Talent Partnership
- Partner closely with global technology leaders, hiring managers, and executives to understand workforce plans and critical hiring priorities.
- Act as a trusted advisor on talent availability, hiring strategy, market competitiveness, and organizational growth.
- Influence hiring decisions through data, market intelligence, and talent insights.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide consultative talent solutions to support business objectives.
- Talent Market Intelligence
- Provide ongoing intelligence on US technology talent trends, compensation benchmarks, competitor hiring activity, and emerging talent pools.
- Conduct talent mapping across target companies and high-caliber engineering communities.
- Develop insights that support hiring decisions, workforce planning, and organizational growth.
- Executive & Niche Hiring
- Lead searches for senior, niche, and business-critical technology positions.
- Drive direct sourcing and executive search initiatives for highly competitive talent segments.
- Maintain a high bar for talent quality, assessment rigor, and candidate experience.
- Hiring Excellence & Delivery
- Deliver hiring outcomes aligned with business priorities, hiring targets, and recruitment SLAs.
- Manage multiple strategic searches simultaneously while maintaining quality, speed, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Continuously improve hiring effectiveness, talent acquisition processes, and candidate experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above.
- 6+ years of recruitment experience, either from a high-performing in-house Talent Acquisition team or a leading recruitment/search firm.
- Proven experience recruiting technology talent, including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product, Blockchain, and Trading Technology functions.
- Experience hiring within technology, fintech, digital platforms, financial services, quantitative trading, HFT, cryptocurrency, or related industries is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of the US technology talent market and key talent ecosystems.
- Demonstrated success in executive search, direct sourcing, talent mapping, and market intelligence.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and act as a trusted talent advisor.
- Strong business acumen and
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