Senior/Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist - Firmware & Embedded Systems - Energy Transition Tech

Senior/Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist Firmware & Embedded Systems [Energy Transition Tech]

About Kimbal.io

Kimbal is an engineering-centric company that leverages deep manufacturing expertise to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable solutions across hardware, software, and services - enabling the global energy transition.
Founded in 2011, Kimbal is India's market leader in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and has expanded its footprint to Singapore and Australia, empowering utilities with cutting-edge smart metering, RF-based connectivity, and cloud-based energy management platforms.
At Kimbal, we're driving a smarter, cleaner energy future - transforming how power networks are monitored, managed, and optimized. We thrive in a high-speed, boundary-pushing environment, where innovation and execution go hand in hand.
Our vision: to build resilient, affordable, and adaptable grids that accelerate progress toward carbon neutrality and sustainability.
Role Overview
We're looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who will lead hiring efforts for our Firmware and Embedded Systems teams - managing end-to-end recruitment across India and Singapore, from early-career engineers to senior technical leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering and functional leaders to define workforce plans and hiring strategies for firmware and embedded roles.
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract top embedded software, hardware, and systems talent.
- Translate hiring needs into clear, compelling job descriptions that reflect Kimbal's technical depth and innovation culture.
- Build and manage strong talent pipelines through proactive mapping, networking, and direct sourcing.
- Drive full-cycle recruitment - from outreach and screening to coordination, feedback management, and offer closure.
- Maintain long-term relationships with high-potential candidates for future roles.
- Continuously refine recruitment processes to enhance speed, quality, and candidate experience.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on employer branding initiatives to strengthen Kimbal's visibility in the firmware, embedded, and energy-tech ecosystems.
- Manage and onboard recruitment partners specializing in hardware and embedded systems talent.
- Track, measure, and analyze recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Preferred Background & Expectations
- 6-10 years of experience in technology recruitment, with a strong focus on firmware, embedded systems, and electronics domains.
- Proven ability to hire for diverse engineering profiles - including embedded firmware, hardware design, RF engineering, IoT platforms, and related disciplines.
- Deep understanding of the talent landscape across India and Southeast Asia.
- Strong stakeholder management and consultative partnership with engineering leaders.
- Passion for building technical teams that contribute to the clean energy and smart grid revolution.