Job description
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 LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, 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 LinkedIn Recruiter, technical platforms, and AI-enabled tools
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform talent strategies
Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with senior technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse teams and geographies
Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and embraces ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications
Collaboration & Influence: Strong ability to partner across engineering, product, and business leadership to deliver hiring outcomes
Operational Excellence: Experience operating within structured business systems (e.g., Fortive Business System) and driving process rigor
Technical Acumen: Ability to quickly understand technical concepts, architectures, and evolving skill demands
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how product and engineering talent drives innovation and business performance
Self-Leadership: Highly self-motivated with strong judgment and ability to operate autonomously
Market Expertise: Established network within engineering and product talent communities and success engaging passive candidates
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at .
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 99,600.00 - 166,300.00
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.