ADDIS BELAY
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Technical recruiter with 10+ years of experience sourcing and hiring world-class engineering talent across Software, Hardware, Systems, ML/AI, Embedded, and Product Architecture. Expert in Boolean sourcing, competitive research, passive candidate outreach, and stakeholder partnership. Adept at embedding with engineering teams, improving processes, and driving efficient, high-quality hiring in fast-paced environments across Meta, Google, and Generac.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technical Recruiter
Generac Power Systems
03.2023 - Current
- Led migration from Avature to Workday, improving workflows, automation, and reporting accuracy.
- Built a company-wide sourcing playbook with Boolean/X-ray strings, platform strategies, and targeted diversity sourcing groups.
- Created shared talent pools across Software, Hardware, ML, Embedded, and Systems roles to accelerate hiring.
- Hosted weekly sourcing office hours and trained recruiters on tools, sourcing techniques, and best practices.
- Implemented new interview methods including structured assessments and whiteboard screenings.
- Sourced 100+ candidates daily, screened ~10/day, and consistently hired 435 technical candidates monthly.
- Partnered closely with engineering leadership to align hiring strategy, role clarity, and market insights.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Meta
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Specialized in sourcing for Software, ML/AI, AR/VR, and Principal-level engineering roles, consistently ranking in the top tier of sourcing performance.
- Managed and optimized a passive talent pipeline of 1,000+ candidates, ensuring a continuous flow of highly qualified technical talent.
- Achieved 20% higher candidate conversion rates than team averages by leveraging targeted outreach, precision Boolean/X-ray strategies, and data-driven sourcing.
- Improved diversity outcomes by 30%, using platform-specific sourcing, community outreach, and niche industry groups.
- Oversaw the full lifecycle for sourced candidates from initial research and outreach through screening, manager alignment, and final decision support.
- Partnered with engineering leadership to sharpen technical requirements, elevate interview calibration, and ensure sourcing efforts aligned to shifting business needs.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Google
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Led full-lifecycle recruiting and deep technical sourcing for Production Architecture, Distributed Systems, and Core Engineering teams.
- Owned the complete hiring workflow: intake, sourcing strategy, passive outreach, technical screening, stakeholder alignment, offer negotiation, and closing.
- Built advanced sourcing pipelines using Boolean, X-ray, competitive intelligence, talent mapping, and global passive search strategies for niche engineering roles.
- Partnered directly with senior engineering leaders to define technical requirements, align on hiring bar expectations, and calibrate interview teams.
- Trained and mentored recruiters on sourcing strategy, technical evaluation, and candidate qualification, elevating teamwide technical accuracy.
- Enhanced recruiting operations by contributing to HRMS and Workday workflow improvements, increasing efficiency and data quality.
Electrical Engineer
Milestone Consulting Inc.
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Worked on FPGA programming, digital circuit design, and embedded systems engineering for solar and alternative-energy applications.
- Conducted hardware testing, system validation, and troubleshooting of complex electrical components.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to translate design requirements into functional hardware solutions experience that strengthens technical fluency in recruiting.
- Gained hands-on exposure to microcontrollers, signal processing, and power systems, enabling deeper understanding of the engineering roles I recruit for.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Polytechnic State University
Skills
- Technical recruiting and sourcing
- Boolean search techniques
- Passive candidate engagement
- Talent acquisition mapping
- LinkedIn recruiter proficiency
- Gem and Workday expertise
- Greenhouse and FBR knowledge
- G-Hire and ICIMS familiarity
- HireVue and Beamery skills
- Entelo and SeekOut usage
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Hiring manager alignment strategies
- Market analysis insights
Timeline
Lead Technical Recruiter
Generac Power Systems
03.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Recruiter
Meta
03.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Technical Recruiter
Google
03.2015 - 03.2021
Electrical Engineer
Milestone Consulting Inc.
03.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Polytechnic State University