Aman Rai — Head of Talent

I bring over a decade of experience driving end-to-end technical hiring for high-growth startups and scale-ups across Product, Fintech, SaaS, and Enterprise Tech. With a foundation in Computer Science, I speak the language of engineers, enabling me to go beyond keywords and truly understand product, architecture, and team needs at every stage of growth. What I Do Best: Build engineering orgs from 0 to 1 and beyond: Backend, Frontend, Mobile, DevOps & SRE, Data Engineering, AI/ML, Security, Research, Trading, Low Latency, Infra/Platform Engineering, Full Stack, UI/UX Engineering, QA Automation, Data Science, Data Analysis, ML Engineer, NLP, Computer Vision, AppSec, Cloud Security, Embedded Systems, FPGA/ASIC Engineering, Quant Development, Game Development, Graphics & Rendering, AR/VR Development, Blockchain/Web3, Cryptography, etc. Scale senior tech leadership: including Engineering Manager, Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, CTO, Head of Engineering, Head of Infrastructure, Chief Architect, Chief Technology Architect, Head of Platform Engineering, Head of Product Engineering, Technical Program Manager (TPM), Engineering Program Manager (EPM), VP of Platform, VP of Product Engineering, Chief Scientist. Partner with CEO, Co-Founder and COOs/CTOs to craft hiring roadmaps aligned with business goals Drive data-backed hiring strategies, process optimization, and candidate experience excellence From sourcing niche talent in competitive markets to setting up scalable recruitment systems and leading full-cycle hiring across functions, I’ve consistently helped companies hire smarter, faster, and better. I love helping high-growth teams find their next 10x engineers. Happy to connect if you're scaling and want to brainstorm hiring strategy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic talent acquisition leader in the Fintech and SaaS sectors.

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Experience: 10 yrs 11 mos

Skills

Global Talent Acquisition
Talent Acquisition
Employer Branding
Technical Recruiting

Career Highlights

Over a decade of experience in technical hiring.
Expert in building engineering organizations from scratch.
Proven track record in scaling senior tech leadership.

Work Experience

Open Futures Group

Head - Recruiting & HR (6 yrs 8 mos)

HuntingCube Recruitment Solutions

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 8 mos)

CybOrg Technologies

Senior Technical Recruiter (1 yr 6 mos)

Education

Master of Computer Applications - MCA at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Aman Rai

Head of Talent

New Delhi, Delhi, India10 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in technical hiring.
Expert in building engineering organizations from scratch.
Proven track record in scaling senior tech leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic talent acquisition leader in the Fintech and SaaS sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionTalent AcquisitionEmployer BrandingTechnical Recruiting

Other Skills

Account ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationBusiness DevelopmentCampus RecruitmentCandidate ManagementCollege RecruitingCompetency ManagementContract NegotiationContract RecruitmentCulture DevelopmentCybersecurity RecruitmentDigital CampaignsEmployee EngagementEmployee Relations

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Experience

Open futures group

Head - Recruiting & HR

Jul 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

Led strategic expansion of engineering, trading, research, and operations functions, hiring top-tier talent through targeted lateral and campus strategies that aligned with business growth phases.
Played a foundational role in company scaling by architecting and executing hiring plans that built entire tech and research verticals, closely partnering with the CEO and senior leadership.
Revamped hiring funnels using data analytics and sourcing automation to streamline workflows, accelerate closures, and maintain hiring quality while cutting costs.
Implemented a structured, insight-driven evaluation process that consistently delivered top talent while keeping offer-to-join ratios high and timelines lean.
Designed and led employer branding programs, from university hackathons and speaker events to strategic digital campaigns, boosting talent visibility and pipeline strength.
Partnered with leadership and HR to refine policies, optimize payroll systems, and drive engagement strategies that led to measurable improvements in team retention and morale.

Global Talent AcquisitionTalent AcquisitionSourcingLateral HiringCampus RecruitmentStakeholder Management+17

Huntingcube recruitment solutions

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Sep 2016 – May 2019 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

Full-Spectrum Talent Acquisition Leader | Experience Across Tech, Product, and Business Functions:
I’ve helped more than 50 high-growth startups and scale-ups in tech, fintech, SaaS, and product-led companies hire the talent that built their business. From building core engineering and product teams from scratch to designing scalable hiring infrastructure across functions, I’ve consistently delivered results where execution and precision mattered most.
What I’ve Delivered:
Cross-Vertical Talent Acquisition at Scale : Closed top talent across tech (engineering, product, data, DevOps), finance, and non-tech roles. Built structured hiring funnels capable of handling scale without compromising quality.
Built Core Tech Teams for Early-Stage Startups : Partnered with founding teams to craft first-layer engineering orgs, backend, frontend, DevOps, and data, ensuring long-term scalability in hyper-competitive hiring markets.
Specialized in Fintech & Product Hiring : Recruited across 50+ fintech and product companies, filling both IC and leadership roles while optimizing hiring strategy, speed, and conversion ratios.
Launched Cybersecurity & Infra Talent Practice : Established a niche vertical dedicated to hiring across Security (SOC, SIEM), Networking, and Infrastructure, helping clients win in domains where qualified talent is scarce.
Led Recruitment Teams & Strategic Client Portfolios: Managed a team of 8 recruiters while owning key client accounts. Built hiring strategies, forecasted talent needs, and aligned recruitment delivery with business timelines.
Used Talent Intelligence to Drive Business-Aligned Hiring : Deployed market mapping, role benchmarking, and recruitment analytics to proactively close gaps, ensuring hiring was always aligned with evolving business and market needs.

Global Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingHead HuntingSourcingTeam ManagementBusiness Development+7

Cyborg technologies

Senior Technical Recruiter

Mar 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

Led Full-Cycle Recruitment for Product & FinTech Companies, owned end-to-end hiring process from requisition to onboarding, ensuring fast, efficient, and high-quality closures across technical and business roles.
Partnered with Hiring Managers to Align Talent Strategy with Business Needs. Collaborated closely with stakeholders to refine job descriptions, calibrate role expectations, and tailor hiring approaches to attract the right talent in competitive markets.
Built Strong Candidate Pipelines Through Targeted Sourcing & Evaluation. Created high-conversion job ads, screened resumes, and conducted detailed pre-screening assessments and interviews, consistently delivering best-fit candidates at speed.

Global Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingSourcingScreening ResumesCandidate ManagementTalent Management