Sayali Prabhudesai

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

10+ years of tech recruiting experience
Expert in data-driven hiring strategies
Strong background in building high-performing teams

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Tech Recruiting Specialist with a strong focus on data-driven strategies and team building.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingFrontend DevelopmentSoftware Development

Other Skills

engineering hiringmarket intelligenceAI integrationdata qualitydata analysisstrategic decision-makingAI toolsautomationCompetitive LandscapeClosing Candidatesrecruiting processescandidate experienceteam buildingstakeholder collaborationhiring strategy

About

I'm a tech recruiter with 10+ years of experience, combining a passion for technology, data, and scalable systems to build high-performing teams. With a background in tech, I bring a nuanced understanding of what makes a great engineer, data scientist, or product manager—and have hired across levels, from early-career to principal roles. What differentiates me is a strong analytical mindset. I thrive on using data to drive hiring strategies, maintain clean reporting hygiene, and optimize recruiter workflows. Whether it's launching hiring in new markets, leading market intelligence projects, or piloting AI tools in recruiting, I'm drawn to solving complex problems with thoughtful, efficient solutions. I enjoy working at the intersection of talent, tools, and strategy—and am always exploring new ways to scale impact, improve candidate experience, and support inclusive, high-quality hiring. If you’re passionate about tech recruiting, data-driven decision-making, or building things from the ground up—I’d love to connect.

Experience

11 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Coursera

Senior Technical Recruiter

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · India · Remote

Leading engineering hiring for Coursera’s India Development Center, having joined during its foundational phase. Played a key role in building the tech team from the ground up—hiring top engineering talent across levels during the first year of setup.
Currently driving a comprehensive market intelligence project focused on the Indian tech hiring landscape to inform strategic decision-making across all technical roles. I also champion tool efficiency and adoption, working to streamline recruiter workflows and improve data quality.
An area of personal focus has been integrating AI into talent acquisition—piloting and promoting AI-assisted messaging, sourcing, and automation to improve recruiter productivity and candidate engagement. Partnering closely with stakeholders to scale thoughtful, data-driven, and tech-forward hiring practices.

engineering hiringmarket intelligenceAI integrationdata qualityTalent AcquisitionTechnical Recruiting

Airbnb

Technical Recruiter

Apr 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Remote

Played a pivotal role in setting up the Product and Engineering teams from the ground up for Airbnb’s newly launched India Development Center. Partnered closely with global and regional stakeholders to define hiring plans, establish foundational recruiting processes, and deliver high-quality tech talent in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
In addition to local execution, I contributed to several global initiatives aimed at scaling and optimizing recruiting operations. This included:
Driving implementation of new tools and systems to improve recruiter workflows and reporting accuracy
Enhancing the candidate experience by aligning processes with Airbnb’s global standards and ensuring a seamless and inclusive journey
Promoting recruiter hygiene practices to maintain high data integrity, which enabled cleaner dashboards and more actionable hiring insights
This role gave me a strong foundation in building from scratch, cross-functional collaboration, and global process alignment in a high-bar, mission-driven organization.

Competitive LandscapeClosing Candidatesrecruiting processescandidate experienceTalent AcquisitionTechnical Recruiting

Thoughtworks

Senior Talent Advisor

Jan 2020 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

As a Senior Recruiter, I played a foundational role in establishing the engineering teams for both the Mumbai and Pune offices. I was responsible for building the hiring strategy, driving end-to-end recruitment processes, and partnering closely with business and tech leadership to identify and onboard top-tier talent.
I was also the first recruiter to lead Tier-2 city hiring initiatives—spearheading recruitment drives in Indore and Chandigarh. These efforts required in-depth market mapping, customized engagement strategies, and on-ground execution to tap into high-potential but underrepresented talent pools.
Over time, I expanded my scope to manage hiring across all seniority levels, from Consultants to Principal Consultants, ensuring high-quality technical and cultural fit. In parallel, I led several global recruitment initiatives, including:
Designing and facilitating training programs on Thoughtworks' unique Hiring Philosophy for new joiners across regions
Driving market research and talent mapping projects to inform sourcing strategies and workforce planning
Leading efforts to enhance the candidate experience globally, with a focus on consistency, feedback loops, and inclusive practices
This role gave me deep exposure to full-cycle tech hiring, cross-regional collaboration, and building scalable, people-first recruiting programs.

Competitive LandscapeClosing Candidateshiring strategymarket mappingTalent AcquisitionTechnical Recruiting