Talent Acquisition Expert

About the role

Bybit is seeking a skilled Talent Acquisition Expert to spearhead recruitment for its US technology and innovation expansion. This role involves building the US R&D talent base and acting as a strategic partner to engineering and technology leaders worldwide. You will identify, attract, and engage top US technology professionals to support global business objectives.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead recruitment for the US R&D center, focusing on Software Engineering, AI, Data, Infrastructure, Security, Product, Blockchain, and Trading Technology.
• Develop strategies to attract top technology talent from leading companies, fintechs, AI organizations, and research communities.
• Cultivate long-term talent pipelines and networks within key US technology hubs.
• Identify opportunities to utilize US talent to enhance global technology and innovation efforts.
• Collaborate with global technology leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and critical hiring priorities.
• Serve as a consultant on talent availability, hiring strategies, market competitiveness, and organizational growth.
• Provide insights on US technology talent trends, compensation, competitor activity, and emerging talent pools.
• Conduct talent mapping within target companies and engineering communities.
• Manage executive and niche technology searches, driving direct sourcing and executive search initiatives.
• Ensure recruitment delivery meets business priorities, hiring targets, and service level agreements.
• Manage multiple strategic searches concurrently while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Enhance hiring effectiveness, recruitment processes, and candidate experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Minimum of 6 years of recruitment experience, either in-house or with a top recruitment firm.
• Proven experience recruiting for technology roles including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product, Blockchain, and Trading Technology.
• Experience recruiting within technology, fintech, digital platforms, financial services, quantitative trading, HFT, or cryptocurrency sectors is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of the US technology talent market and its key ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success in executive search, direct sourcing, talent mapping, and market intelligence.
• Strong ability to manage stakeholders and influence senior leaders as a trusted talent advisor.
• Good business understanding to translate talent insights into hiring strategies and recommendations.
• Experience supporting global hiring and working across different time zones.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin with excellent communication skills for global stakeholder engagement.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting for low-latency systems, exchange infrastructure, and quantitative technology teams.

Skills & tools

• Recruitment
• Talent Acquisition
• Executive Search
• Direct Sourcing
• Market Intelligence
• Stakeholder Management
• English
• Mandarin

Practical notes

• This role requires onsite presence in the Bay Area.
• Bybit offers a Study Growth Fund for professional development, internal events, global collaboration opportunities, career advancement, and internal mobility options.

About the company

Bybit Fintech Limited operates as Bybit, a centralized cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in Dubai. The platform ranks among the largest exchanges globally by trading volume. As of 2026, it holds the position of the second-largest centralized exchange by spot trading volume. The company provides digital asset trading services to a global user base. Its operations span spot markets, derivatives, and other crypto financial products. The exchange has encountered regulatory warnings in multiple jurisdictions during its expansion. These notices reflect the complex compliance landscape facing the digital asset industry. In February 2025, the platform suffered a major security breach. Hackers stole approximately $1.5 billion in assets from the exchange. This incident stands as the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. The event drew intense scrutiny from industry observers and regulators alike. Bybit has since worked to address security vulnerabilities and restore user confidence. The company continues to operate its trading platform while navigating ongoing regulatory challenges. Its scale makes it a significant participant in the global crypto market. The exchange focuses on maintaining liquidity and platform stability for its customers.