was founded in 2014 by and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who are passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world. Today, Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company, providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions, Bitcoin-based financial products, second-layer scaling technologies, and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure.We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to drive full-cycle recruitment across multiple countries in the EMEA region and support our mission of building world-class teams.In this role, you will partner closely with the Head of HR EMEA and the global HR team to attract and retain exceptional talent across technical and business functions. You will own the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle, delivering a best-in-class candidate experience while influencing hiring strategy across the region.If you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and want to play a key role in shaping the future of a leading Bitcoin infrastructure company, this opportunity is for you.What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)Operate as a strategic talent partner, owning hiring outcomes across EMEA and contributing meaningfully to how Blockstream scalesLead full-cycle recruitment across EMEA, covering highly technical and business-critical rolesBuild, nurture, and activate strong talent pipelines through thoughtful, proactive sourcing strategiesPartner closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to clarify role scope, define hiring criteria, and align on long-term talent strategyDeliver high-quality, well-calibrated candidate shortlists that balance speed, rigor, and mission alignmentDrive a best-in-class candidate experience from first outreach through offer acceptance and onboardingGuide and educate hiring managers on structured interviewing, market intelligence, and objective evaluation practicesOwn recruiting performance metrics (time-to-hire, pipeline health, conversion rates, quality-of-hire) and use data to continuously refine approachContribute to employer branding initiatives and strengthen Blockstream’s visibility within key talent communitiesIdentify and implement process improvements that increase consistency, efficiency, and quality across the EMEA recruitment lifecycleWhat We’re Looking For (Qualifications)7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in high-growth, international technology environmentsExperience hiring in regulated industries (software development, financial services, crypto, fintech)Experience supporting high-growth or scale-up environmentsDemonstrated success hiring complex technical profiles (engineering, infrastructure, security) across multiple EMEA jurisdictionsProven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with credibility and confidenceStrong sourcing depth. You don’t rely on inbound applicants; you build and nurture pipelines proactivelyExperience managing cross-border hiring complexities within EMEAData-driven approach to recruiting, with a clear understanding of hiring velocity, pipeline health, and quality-of-hire metricsComfort operating autonomously in a distributed, remote-first organizationFluency in English is required; additional professional proficiency in German, French, Italian, Spanish, or another EMEA language is strongly preferredBachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related fieldNice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)Familiarity with Ashby or similar ATS systems and recruitment automation tools.Strong employer branding and talent marketing exposureGeneral HR experience, beneficial for supporting broader HR initiatives during periods of lower recruitment demand🔒 Stay Safe from Job ScamsAll official Blockstream communication will come from an @ email address. We will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact us at hr@blockstream.com. Learn more about avoiding job scams .
