Recruiter (Contract)

Harness is the AI Software Delivery Platform company, led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal (founder of AppDynamics, acquired by Cisco for $3.7B). Harness has raised approximately $570M in funding and is valued at $5.5B, backed by leading investors including Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, Citi Ventures, and more. As AI accelerates code creation, the real bottleneck has shifted to everything after the code – testing, deployments, application security, reliability, compliance, and cost optimization. Harness brings AI and automation to this “outer loop,” helping teams ship software faster while maintaining security and governance throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle. Powered by Harness AI and the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, the Harness Platform applies deep context and intelligent automation across the software delivery lifecycle with governance and policy-driven controls embedded throughout the platform. Over the past year, Harness powered over 185M deployments, 82M builds, 18T flag evaluations, 8M security scans, 9.1B optimized tests, 3T protected API calls, and helped manage $2.8B in cloud spend — enabling customers like United Airlines, Morningstar, and Choice Hotels to accelerate releases by up to 75%, reduce cloud costs by up to 60%, and achieve 10x DevOps efficiency. With a global team across 14 offices and 25 countries, Harness is shaping the future of AI software delivery — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help us move even faster. Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Recruiter to join our dynamic team, focusing on recruiting top talent for our RD functions. As a senior recruiter, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring exceptional candidates across various roles within our RD, product, and customer success teams. This role requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving talent acquisition initiatives. About the role Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop comprehensive recruiting strategies for RD positions. Source, screen, and evaluate candidates through various channels such as direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and job postings. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including conducting interviews, coordinating assessments, and extending offers to qualified candidates. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential candidates for current and future hiring needs. Partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires. Stay updated on industry trends, market intelligence, and best practices in talent acquisition to drive continuous improvement in recruiting processes. Provide regular updates and reports on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate quality, and diversity initiatives. About you Proven experience as a Recruiter, preferably with a focus on RD roles within the technology or SaaS industry. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting tools/software. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities. Work Location The successful candidate will be expected to be in Harness' Bangalore office 3x / week. Harness in the news: Accelerating Our Mission to Bring AI to Everything After Code Goldman Sachs leads investment in software delivery startup Harness at $5.5 billion valuation How Harness runs 16 “startups within a startup” at scale | Jyoti Bansal Harness Research Shows AI Visibility Crisis Fueling Security Nightmare Harness has been named to the Inc. Power Partner list for software delive ... (truncated, view full listing at source)