Senior Product & Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner

At Fortive, we empower creativity and bold thinking to unlock breakthrough solutions and accelerate innovation. We are committed to building diverse, high-performing teams and believe that inclusive talent strategies create a competitive advantage in the markets we serve.

Role Overview We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Product & Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across critical technical functions, including Software Engineering, Product Management, AI/ML, and related technical disciplines.

This individual will bring deep expertise in technical talent markets, a proven track record of hiring top-tier engineering and product talent, and the ability to influence stakeholders through data, insight, and strong business partnership. This role requires balancing technical recruiting excellence, strategic advisory, and exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Talent Leadership Define and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to product and engineering roadmaps and business growth priorities

Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering and product leaders on talent market dynamics, hiring strategy, and workforce planning

Technical Talent Acquisition Expertise Lead full-cycle recruiting for complex, highly technical roles across engineering and product functions

Develop a deep understanding of technical skill sets, team structures, and success profiles

Advanced Sourcing & Talent Attraction Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-caliber, diverse technical talent

Leverage tools such as Linked In Recruiter, Git Hub, technical communities, and AI-enabled sourcing platforms

Candidate Assessment & Experience Conduct structured screenings and partner with hiring teams to effectively assess technical depth, problem-solving, and cultural alignment

Deliver a high-touch, transparent candidate experience that reflects Fortive’s values

Stakeholder Partnership Partner closely with engineering, product, and HR leaders to understand hiring needs, team dynamics, and organizational goals

Drive alignment through intake sessions, calibration, and ongoing communication

Talent Pipelining & Workforce Planning Build and maintain strategic pipelines for critical technical roles, anticipating future hiring needs

Proactively identify talent gaps and develop solutions to address them Employer Brand & Technical Market Positioning Champion Fortive’s employer value proposition within technical talent communities

Partner on initiatives to strengthen brand awareness among engineering and product talent

Data & Insights-Driven Recruiting Leverage recruiting data, market insights, and competitive intelligence to inform hiring strategies

Track key performance metrics (e.g., pipeline health, conversion rates) and provide actionable recommendations

Executive-Level Advisory Advise senior leaders on talent supply/demand, compensation benchmarking, and competitor landscape

Influence hiring decisions through data-driven insights and market expertise

Onboarding & Retention Partnership Partner with HR and business leaders to support successful onboarding and retention strategies for technical hires

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or a related field within a global organization

Significant experience recruiting for engineering and product roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Product Managers, AI/ML, Data Scientists, roles)
Proven ability to independently lead complex, high-impact technical searches

Strong understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and hiring trends within engineering and product organizations

Expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including Linked In Recruiter,…