Saurabh Seth

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 4 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

19 years of experience in technical recruiting.
Expert in scaling technology teams from inception to growth.
Passionate about diversity and optimizing recruitment processes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in scaling technology teams across various sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingTalent AcquisitionStrategic Recruitment PlanningTalent Management

Other Skills

AI/MLAccount ManagementAgile MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationBusiness DevelopmentCandidate ManagementClient PartnershipsCold CallingContract RecruitmentCorporate RecruitingCross-functional CollaborationCross-functional LeadershipCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

About

With over 19 years of experience in technical recruiting across both agency and corporate environments, I specialize in building and scaling high-impact technology teams—from inception through rapid growth phases. My expertise spans the entire recruitment lifecycle, partnering closely with leadership to define talent needs and execute strategies that align tightly with business goals. I have a strong track record of scaling teams from 0 to 10, and then 10 to 100+, helping startups and established companies alike build the right mix of talent to drive innovation and growth. Whether leading and mentoring large recruitment teams or staying hands-on in sourcing and candidate engagement, I balance strategic leadership with active involvement. Known for navigating complex talent landscapes, I leverage innovative sourcing techniques, data-driven insights, and strong stakeholder collaboration to consistently deliver high-quality hires efficiently. I am passionate about optimizing recruitment processes, fostering diversity and inclusion, and strengthening employer brands to attract and retain top talent. Adaptable and results-oriented, I thrive in dynamic environments where strategic talent acquisition fuels business success.

Experience

20 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

10 mos

Current Experience

Freelance | self-employed

Freelancer

Aug 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Collaborated with high-end product companies to scale their teams effectively, focusing on AI/ML and engineering sectors.
Spearheaded leadership hiring initiatives, ensuring alignment with company culture and strategic goals.
Developed tailored recruitment strategies that reduced time-to-hire by 30%, enhancing overall team performance.

AI/MLEngineeringLeadership HiringRecruitment StrategiesTechnical RecruitingTalent Acquisition

Clear

Leadership hiring

Nov 2024 – Aug 2025 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Spearheading leadership hiring initiatives for critical roles such as Director of Engineering and Director of Product Management.
Partnering with cross-functional teams to define precise role requirements and attract top-tier, high-impact talent.
Streamlining recruitment processes to reduce time-to-hire by 30% while ensuring exceptional candidate quality and fit.
Building and nurturing relationships with industry leaders to strengthen the company’s talent pipeline and enhance employer brand visibility.

Leadership HiringCross-functional CollaborationRecruitment Process StreamliningTalent AcquisitionStrategic Recruitment Planning

Wayfair

Talent Acquisition Lead

Jun 2023 – Apr 2024 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Wayfair, a leading online home goods retailer headquartered in the US, is building its core R&D team from scratch in India.
Led the strategic expansion of Wayfair’s tech team in India, successfully scaling the Storefront POD from inception to 70+ multidisciplinary professionals.
Owned end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and execution, leveraging expertise in candidate and stakeholder management as well as recruitment process design.
Built and led a high-performing in-house recruitment team of 4 recruiters and 1 coordinator, driving operational excellence.
Developed a robust recruitment ecosystem by fostering strong relationships with global stakeholders and launching an innovative employee referral program that contributed to 20% of total hires.
Designed and implemented comprehensive recruitment strategies that achieved an offer-to-join ratio exceeding 75% and proactively improved diversity hiring ratios to 27%, demonstrating commitment to inclusive and data-driven hiring.

Talent Acquisition StrategyStakeholder ManagementRecruitment Process DesignDiversity HiringTechnical RecruitingTalent Management

Syfe

TA Head

Mar 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Syfe is a leading digital wealth manager delivering transparent, personalized, and technology-driven investment solutions across global markets.
Spearheaded the building and rapid expansion of Syfe’s technology team in India, working closely with the management team to design and execute scalable hiring strategies aligned with business goals.
Established and led an efficient Talent Acquisition team to meet the fast-growing demand for top-tier tech talent.
Partnered with cross-functional leadership to streamline recruitment processes and accelerate time-to-hire while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality.
Played a key role in shaping the talent roadmap to support Syfe’s growth ambitions in fintech innovation.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategiesCross-functional LeadershipTechnical RecruitingTalent Management

Careernet consulting

Associate Vice President

Jun 2006 – Mar 2022 · 15 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore · On-site

I played a pivotal role in defining and executing talent acquisition strategies for startups and high-growth companies, contributing directly to sustained business growth and success.
Built and scaled a high-performing team of 40+ recruiters while maintaining a hands-on approach in full lifecycle recruitment, successfully closing roles across all levels—from Software Engineers to VP-level Engineering and Product leadership positions.
Fostered strong, long-term partnerships with domestic and global clients by aligning talent acquisition strategies with their evolving business goals and market dynamics.
Mentored and coached recruiters to elevate recruitment operations, ensuring smooth candidate and business engagement and consistently delivering high-quality hiring outcomes.
Leveraged innovative sourcing techniques, including headhunting and passive candidate engagement, to build a robust network of top-tier technology talent across fintech, crypto, e-commerce, and internet sectors.

Talent Acquisition StrategiesTeam BuildingClient PartnershipsTechnical RecruitingTalent Management