Job Description

Job Title: Recruiting Coordinator

Location: USA - Remote

Company Overview: Akka powers the next generation of agentic AI systems and distributed applications—built for resilience, speed, and intelligence at scale. Trusted by industry giants and innovators alike, we provide the backbone for AI-native software. We value innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity in everything we do. Learn more at akka.io .

Position Overview:  

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Recruiting Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent across global markets, with a particular focus on candidates in the AI space. This position is ideal for a recruiter with a proven track record in technical sourcing and global talent acquisition.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of the AI industry, familiarity with international hiring landscapes, and the agility to support dynamic hiring needs across multiple time zones and geographies. You will work closely with our internal HR team and hiring managers to streamline the hiring process and deliver a stellar candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers and leadership team to understand current and future hiring needs.
• Facilitate the recruiting process at all stages, including screening, scheduling,  and managing candidate pipelines for technical and non-technical roles using our ATS.
• Track and report recruitment metrics and progress regularly to hiring managers and leadership.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AI industry hiring trends, competitive market intelligence, appropriate compensation structures and best practices in global recruitment.

Qualifications:

• Experienced with global recruitment.
• Demonstrated success recruiting in the AI, tech, or emerging technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of technical roles and terminology proven ability to source and close high-caliber candidates across multiple regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, APAC).
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ATS tools (ideally, JazzHR) and sourcing platforms 
• Excellent communication skills
• Available to work across time zones as needed

Where You’ll Work:

This is a remote position based in the United States. 

Why Join Us? At Akka, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference. 

Our Core Values :

• We’re Authentic: We value transparency and genuine communication, without politics or games. We're honest and assume good intentions, cultivating trust and accountability within our organization and in our interactions with others outside of Lightbend.
• We’re Customer-Focused: We value customer outcomes above all else. By prioritizing our customers' interests, and meeting them where they are today, we help ensure their success. We are dedicated to deeply understanding our customer’s needs, anticipating challenges, navigating time constraints and striving to exceed expectations.
• We’re Nonconventional: We value fearless innovation by challenging the status quo and embracing alternative approaches. Continuous learning and a growth mindset aimed at improving ourselves, our company, and our products, drives us to push boundaries and explore new solutions. Guided by a bias for action, we leverage industry and customer insights to inspire fresh ideas, enabling optimal future offerings.
• We’re Persistent: We value excellence through continuous experimentation and courageous problem-solving. We recognize that achieving success often demands approaching challenges with tenacity and taking calculated risks to achieve leading-edge solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Akka is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate differences and provide equal opportunities for all employees.

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