Talent Acquisition Partner (R&D)

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

About StackAdapt

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform specializing in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower digitally focused companies to deliver exceptional outcomes and campaign performance every day.

Founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, StackAdapt is a hub of technical innovation, creativity, and experimentation. Our R&D teams build scalable distributed systems, machine learning models, and high-performance infrastructure that power billions of ad transactions in real time.

The Role

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner, R&D to help scale the technical engine behind StackAdapt. In this role, you won’t just fill roles - you’ll shape teams that build and evolve the core infrastructure of our platform. You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, and Product leaders to understand architectural challenges, scaling plans, and long-term roadmap priorities. You’ll act as a strategic advisor on hiring strategy and talent market dynamics while delivering exceptional technical hires in one of the most competitive talent markets.

This is a high-impact role for a technically curious recruiter who thrives in complexity, builds trust with engineering leaders, and wants to influence how great technical teams are built.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own full-cycle recruitment for critical technical roles across Engineering, Data Science, Infrastructure, and Product
• Lead deep intake conversations to understand system architecture, technical trade-offs, team topology, and leveling strategy
• Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract high-performing technical talent across backend, distributed systems, machine learning, data engineering, and platform teams
• Evaluate candidates for technical rigor, problem-solving capability, and long-term impact
• Use pipeline data and conversion metrics to diagnose bottlenecks and continuously improve hiring velocity and signal quality
• Advise leaders on market realities, compensation positioning, and talent availability within highly competitive technical domains
• Elevate the technical interview experience by partnering on structured evaluations and bias-reducing practices
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase speed, quality, and candidate experience
  
  

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with meaningful exposure to technical or R&D hiring
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for engineering, data science, infrastructure, or technical product roles
• Technical fluency — you can confidently discuss tech stacks, system design expectations, and engineering team structures
• A strong sourcing mindset with experience engaging passive technical talent
• Comfort operating in competitive technical markets and navigating complex offer negotiations
• Data-driven decision-making — you use metrics to refine strategy and improve outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence technical leaders
• High ownership, strong prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex searches in a fast-paced growth environment
  
  

The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in Ontario, Canada. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location.

This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Factors Influencing Final Compensation:

• The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
• Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.
  
  

Ontario Salary Band

$76,000 - $90,000 CAD

StackAdapter's Enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave program
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!
  
  

Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

G2 Top Software for 2026

2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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