Alka Singh

Talent Acquisition | Talent Partner | Strategic Sourcing | AI/ML, Software Engineering & Product Hiring | GTM Hiring | Data-Driven & AI-Enabled Talent Acquisition

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Open to new opportunities Talent Acquisition Recruiter with experience recruiting technical talent across North America, specializing in AI/ML, Software Engineering, Product, and GTM roles. Executed full-cycle recruiting and strategic hiring initiatives and partnering with executives and hiring managers to scale teams in fast-growing environments. My experience includes recruiting for AI platforms, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and enterprise SaaS products. At Informatica, I have supported hiring across Engineering, AI/ML, Product, and GTM organizations in North America, including recruiting for engineers supporting the CLAIRE AI platform. I worked closely with leadership to define hiring strategies, calibrate interview processes, and build strong technical pipelines using AI-driven sourcing platforms and recruiting analytics. Previously, I recruited for leading technology and biotech companies including Apple, PayPal, eBay (StubHub), Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Genentech, supporting engineering and product teams across high-impact initiatives such as Apple Maps and PayPal’s personalization platforms. I’m passionate about building strong talent networks and improving hiring outcomes through data-driven recruiting, talent market intelligence, and emerging AI tools in recruiting. Areas of focus • AI / Machine Learning hiring • Software Engineering & Product recruiting • Talent market mapping & pipeline strategy • Executive and stakeholder partnership • AI-enabled sourcing and recruiting analytics Always open to connecting with engineering leaders, AI talent, and recruiting professionals working at the intersection of technology and talent. Specialities: Technical Recruiting • AI/ML Hiring • Software Engineering Recruiting • Product Recruiting • GTM Hiring • Talent Market Mapping• Candidate Experience • Diversity Hiring • Talent Intelligence • AI Recruiting Tools Relevant Tools: AI-driven Recruitment Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, Seekout, Honeit, Feenyx.ai, Coder Pad, Gr8people, Lever, Datapeople Anywhere, LinkedIn Talent Insights, Dice, Monster, Indeed, CBiz, Talent Neuron, PowerBI, Tableau

Experience

  • Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Firstup
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    •Responsible end-to-end recruiting for engineering teams across the US and UK, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. •Leverage ATS - Lever to manage candidate pipelines and streamline interview workflows, CoderPad for technical assessments, enhancing efficiency. •Partner with leadership to identify and deliver high-quality talent, contributing to team success at Firstup. Skills recruiting for: JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Java, Python etc

  • Informatica (7 yrs 4 mos)
    • Principal Talent Acquisition Recruiter, R&D
      Apr 2022 - Mar 2026 · 4 yrs

      Acquired by Salesforce Lead full-cycle recruiting for Engineering, AI/ML, Product teams across the U.S. and Canada in a global enterprise SaaS environment. Partner closely with VPs, Directors, and hiring managers to design effective hiring strategies, define role requirements, and build strong talent pipelines to support business growth and product innovation. Key Responsibilities & Impact • Manage end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiation • Recruit for AI/ML Engineers supporting the CLAIRE AI platform, along with software engineers, product managers, UX researchers, and technical writers • Utilize AI-enabled sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, and Gr8People ATS to identify and engage top technical talent • Maintain an average time-to-hire of 35–40 days for critical technical roles with 97% offer acceptance rate. • Provide strategic input on job descriptions, candidate evaluation frameworks, and interview processes • Partner with hiring managers to develop diverse and high-quality candidate pipelines • Lead internship recruiting programs, including defining intern projects and coordinating intern hiring cycles • Support internal mobility and international employee transfers to optimize talent utilization • Conduct New Hire Orientation across North America and ensure completion of employment verification (I-9) Participate in internal projects and presentation relevant to TA team. Relevant Tools: AI-driven Recruitment Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, Seekout, Honeit, Feenyx.ai, Coder Pad, Gr8people, Lever, Datapeople Anywhere, LinkedIn Talent Insights, Dice, Monster, Indeed, CBiz, Talent Neuron, PowerBI, Tableau Roles Recruited For: AI/ML Engineers • Software Engineers • UX Designers & Researchers • Product Managers • Program Managers • Technical Writers • Sales Engineers • Solutions Architects • Customer Success Managers • Enablement Professionals

    • Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter, R&D
      Dec 2018 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      At Informatica, We “DATA”. We Do Good, Act As One Team, Think Customer First and Aspire For The Future

  • Senior Technical Recruiter & Account Manager at Global Infotech Corp. (Acquired by LTTS)
    Sep 2008 - Dec 2018 · 10 yrs 4 mos

    ●​ Sourced and recruited for various technical skill sets for software product and biotech companies. ●​ Recruited extensively for Apple’s Maps and Localization teams, PayPal's Personalization, Communication, & Consumer Web teams (paypal.com) and eBay (StubHub), Thermo Fisher, Genentech etc. ●​ Performed full-cycle recruiting; work closely with hiring manager to develop sourcing strategy ●​ Worked with various VMS systems (FieldGlass, IQNavigator, PeopleClick, etc.)

  • Technical Recruiter at netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.)
    Sep 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 yrs

    • Sourced candidates for diverse technical roles including Java and C++ developers, Security Engineers, Network Engineers. • Conducted phone screen interviews and shortlist top talent. • Leveraged various online sources, databases, and referrals to build a robust candidate pipeline. • Gained experience with multiple vendor management systems (VMS) to streamline recruitment processes.