In today's world of constant global security challenges, innovation in defense is no luxury. After years of budget cuts, military personnel needs to train and work with inadequate and insufficient equipment. We have an opportunity to change that.

At Intelic, we are a group of highly committed professionals building one of the fastest-growing start-ups based in Amsterdam. We create advanced software for unmanned systems in the defence sector. As a software company at our core, we build intelligence that gives unmanned platforms the speed, coordination and reliability that critical missions demand. Our technology ensures that decisions are made with accuracy when it matters most.

Responsibilities

As our Tech Recruiter , you will build and scale the talent engine that powers Intelic's growth across Europe. You take ownership of our technical hiring process, from sourcing to onboarding, and ensure we attract the engineers, product specialists, and technical leaders who will shape our future. Working closely with the leadership team, you help define our employer brand, refine our hiring strategies, and raise the bar for technical talent acquisition.

You will combine technical understanding with recruitment excellence, designing efficient hiring processes, leveraging modern sourcing tools, and creating exceptional candidate experiences. Your work enables us to build high-performing teams, supports our ambitious growth plans, and ensures that we bring in the right people at the right time.

In practice, this means:

• Own end-to-end recruitment for all roles, with a focus on technical hiring (software engineers, DevOps Engineers, etc.)

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of technical talent through proactive sourcing, networking, and employer branding

• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and translate them into effective job descriptions and sourcing strategies

• Conduct initial screening conversations and assess candidates' cultural fit

• Design and optimize our recruitment processes to ensure speed, quality, and an outstanding candidate experience

• Leverage recruitment tools, ATS system (Recruitee), and analytics to track metrics and continuously improve hiring outcomes

• Manage the contract with any (executive) recruitment contractor we might need

• Represent Intelic at tech events, universities, and online communities to build our presence in the tech talent market

• Support onboarding processes to ensure new hires integrate smoothly into our teams

What You Will Bring

You are a hands-on tech recruiter who thrives in a high-growth environment and understands the technical landscape well enough to speak the language of engineers and assess technical fit.

This includes:

• Proven experience in tech recruitment, ideally in a software, SaaS, or deep-tech environment

• Technical affinity gained through education (e.g., technical degree, coding bootcamp) or hands-on recruitment experience in tech roles

• Strong understanding of software engineering roles, tech stacks, and what makes technical talent tick

• Ability to make a pre-assessment on technical skills

• Experience with modern recruitment tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems (Recruitee), sourcing tools)

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Fluency in English and Dutch

What Success Looks Like in Your First Year

• A healthy pipeline of qualified candidates for all open roles

• Reduced time-to-hire while maintaining high quality standards

• Positive candidate feedback and strong employer brand presence in the tech community

• Strong relationships with hiring managers and a deep understanding of our technical needs

• Successful placements of key technical hires who become long-term contributors

Why Join Intelic

• Scale-up Momentum: Join at a pivotal growth stage where you can help shape both the product and the company.

• Talented Team: Collaborate with some of the brightest engineers and defense experts in the Netherlands.

• Meaningful impact: Contribute to mission-critical technologies that directly improves safety and effectiveness in defense operations.

What we offer

At Intelic, you will be part of an ambitious scale-up where teamwork, learning and impact drive everything we do. Growth happens quickly here, giving you the chance to take ownership and shape your career from the start. We build together and back our people with benefits that support life in and out of work.

Benefits & Perks

• Travel allowance coverage

• A flexible pension plan

• The opportunity to contribute directly to our growing company's culture and operations

• A modern office at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord — and soon, a brand-new location

• A corporate membership at Urban Sports

• 25 vacation days + 8% holiday allowance

• Be part of our success through a Stock Appreciation Rights program

• Possibility to lease a bike through 'Lease a Bike'

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Mitchell at mitchell@intelic.ai