Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
About Us
Most people have never heard of the technologies behind the products they use every day. Chances are, they've relied on ours.
Our software and development tools help build products used in cars, hospitals, factories, homes, and industries around the world. We help engineers solve complex challenges and create technology people can depend on.
Rooted in Nordic values and trusted by innovators worldwide, we combine deep technical expertise with a culture of curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. With decades of engineering experience and a shared passion for technical excellence, we're helping shape the future of software and embedded development.
We take pride in building tools for people who build the world around us.
About the Role
At Qt, our Talent Acquisition team plays a key role in helping the business grow by attracting and hiring exceptional talent across the globe. We partner closely with leaders and teams to deliver a high-quality candidate experience while continuously evolving our hiring practices and ways of working.
As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, APAC, you will take ownership of recruitment activities across the Asia-Pacific region, partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders in multiple countries to identify and attract top talent. Based in Japan, you will serve as a trusted recruitment partner, supporting hiring needs across diverse markets including Japan, India, China, and Korea. In this role, you will collaborate closely with managers to embed our modern hiring approach, helping create effective, consistent, and engaging recruitment experiences across the region.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across the APAC region, from sourcing through offer management
- Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies, workforce needs, and talent priorities
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across different functions, countries, and cultures
- Support the adoption of Qt's recruitment practices and processes through collaboration, consultation, and guidance
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions across APAC
- Deliver an excellent candidate experience while ensuring efficient and data-driven hiring decisions
What You Bring to the Table
- Several years of end-to-end Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in an international in-house environment
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across all organizational levels
- Experience recruiting across multiple APAC markets, with a solid understanding of talent landscapes in Japan, India, China, and Korea
- Experience working in international and cross-cultural teams
- Fluent English and professional-level Japanese language skills, enabling effective communication with both candidates and business stakeholders
- A proactive, consultative working style with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Bonus Points For...
- Recruitment experience outside the APAC region, bringing a broader global perspective
- Experience supporting the implementation of new recruitment processes, tools, or ways of working
- Experience in employer branding, talent attraction initiatives, or talent market intelligence
Build What Matters. Grow Where It Matters.
We believe work should support your life, not the other way around. That's why our benefits are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and meaningful across every stage of your journey. From wellbeing and growth to celebrating life's big (and small) moments, we invest in what matters to you, wherever you are.
- Flexibility You Can Count On
We offer hybrid working options and flexible hours, empowering you to balance your personal life and professional goals because life outside of work matters, too.
- Meaningful Wellbeing Support
From mental health resources to physical wellness programs, we provide practical, accessible support tailored to local needs.
- Opportunities to Grow
Whether through hands-on learning, mentorship, or international collaboration, we invest in your development so your career can grow in the direction you choose.
- Inclusive by Design
You'll join a team that values different perspectives, encourages collaboration, and creates space for everyone to contribute and succeed.
- Rewarding Your Impact
Our compensation and benefits packages are competitive, regularly reviewed, and locally relevant, ensuring your contribution is recognized wherever you are.
Bring Your Whole Self
The best ideas come from people with different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and provide equal opportunities for all. Our technology may be what we're known for, but it's our people who make the difference.
We'd love to learn more about you. Tell us about your skills and experience, but just as importantly, tell us what motivates you and what kind of impact you want to make.
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