F5 Networks

Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

F5 Networks • $110K — $130K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, focusing on Technical Sales roles (SaaS, Cloud, Hardware preferred)
  • Proven success in sourcing and closing high-caliber Technical Sales professionals
  • Deep understanding of Technical Sales roles and what motivates top talent
  • Strong proficiency in sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with candidates and senior leadership
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, etc.)
  • Ability to manage multiple requisitions while meeting tight deadlines
  • Data-driven mindset focused on pipeline metrics and hiring efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical Sales roles including Solutions Engineers and Account Executives
  • Develop targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive Technical Sales talent
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles
  • Provide strategic guidance on market trends and compensation benchmarking
  • Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess candidates
  • Negotiate competitive offers and ensure a positive candidate experience
  • Continuously improve recruiting processes and share best practices with the Talent Acquisition team
  • Maintain accurate ATS documentation and report on hiring metrics

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Access to industry-leading tools and resources
  • Supportive company culture focused on growth and innovation
Full Job Description
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist on a contract basis to lead full-cycle recruitment exclusively focused on Technical Sales talent. You'll partner closely with Sales and GTM hiring managers, build robust pipelines of high-performing sales professionals, and help us secure top technical sales talent in highly competitive markets.

What You'll Do
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical Sales roles, including Solutions Engineers, Account Executives, Account Managers, and Business Development Representatives
  • Develop creative, targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive Technical Sales talent using LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, industry communities, and other channels
  • Partner with Sales and GTM hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, territory needs, and ideal candidate profiles
  • Provide strategic guidance on technical sales talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence
  • Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess both technical aptitude and sales acumen, as well as cultural fit
  • Negotiate competitive offers and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touchpoint through onboarding
  • Continuously improve Technical Sales recruiting processes and contribute best practices to the broader Talent Acquisition team
  • Maintain accurate ATS documentation and deliver regular pipeline reporting and hiring metrics to stakeholders


What You Bring
  • 5-10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on Technical Sales hiring (SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, or similar tech environments preferred)
  • Proven track record sourcing and closing high-caliber Technical Sales professionals across a variety of levels and specializations
  • Deep understanding of Technical Sales roles, career paths, and what motivates top sales talent
  • Strong proficiency in sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sales-specific talent platforms
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with both candidates and senior Sales leadership
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar)
  • Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting aggressive hiring timelines
  • Data-driven mindset with a strong focus on pipeline metrics, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates


The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com)

About F5 Networks

F5 Networks, Inc. is a global company that specializes in application services and application delivery networking (ADN). F5 technologies focus on the delivery, security, performance, and availability of web applications, as well as the availability of servers, cloud resources, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components.
Learn more about F5 Networks
Size
6,461 employees
Market Cap
$8.4 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$296.5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5.2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ
FFIV
* Ladders Estimates

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