Recruiter

About the Company

freiheit.com was founded in Hamburg in 1999 and has since focused on building custom software products at large scale. The company’s purpose is to deliver outstanding software and to do so reliably: on time, on budget, on target, and with high quality.

Today, most of the team consists of software engineers, and many hold degrees in computer science, physics, or mathematics. A significant share also brings strong knowledge in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

The products built by the company are used every day by millions of people and play an important role in the business success of customers. These systems are mission-critical and strategically relevant across major European industries, including retail, automotive, and healthcare.

The team includes more than 300 members from around the world, working from offices in Hamburg and Lisbon to create products that have not been built before. The environment is driven by ambition, collaboration, and a belief that difficult things can be made possible.

Role Overview

As a Recruiter on the Recruiting team, you will help identify top talent with the mindset, drive, and discipline needed to contribute to demanding projects successfully. You will work closely with management, keep stakeholders updated on recruiting topics and KPIs, and communicate clearly and consistently with all involved parties.

The role also involves handling complex situations with confidence, bringing structure and ownership to recruitment operations, and ensuring the quality of the hiring process through documented standards that are continuously improved.

You will take a data-driven approach to strengthening recruiting outcomes and processes, focusing on attracting the right candidates through the right channels and improving results in a sustainable way rather than chasing short-term volume.

Active sourcing is an important part of the role, along with direct candidate outreach and the ongoing analysis and refinement of sourcing performance. You will also build and maintain long-term partnerships with universities, student groups, and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach strong candidates who fit the company’s standards, mindset, and execution culture.
• Coordinate closely with management and provide clear answers on recruiting metrics and hiring progress.
• Handle demanding recruiting situations with confidence, persistence, and solution-oriented thinking.
• Organize the recruiting team’s work and applicant management with strong structure and accountability.
• Create, document, and continuously improve recruiting standards and process quality.
• Use analysis and performance data to improve recruiting outcomes and channel effectiveness.
• Reach out to candidates directly through active sourcing and position the employer value proposition effectively.
• Measure the impact of recruiting actions and optimize approaches over time.
• Develop and sustain relationships with universities, student communities, and external partners.
• Contribute to a fast-moving, ambitious environment and stay energized by new challenges.

Requirements

• Several years of recruiting experience, ideally in a technology or software-focused environment.
• An excellent university degree in psychology, ideally sports psychology.
• Fluent German at minimum C1 level and strong business-level English.
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and grow through new challenges.
• Strong networking ability and enjoyment in building lasting professional relationships.
• Persistence, strong situational awareness, and a strong drive to succeed.
• Open, empathetic, and direct communication style, with a collaborative mindset.
• Charismatic, confident, and engaging personal presence.
• Motivation to learn, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact on the community.

Work Culture

The company’s engineering hubs in Hamburg and Lisbon bring together people from many countries, cultures, languages, and lifestyles. Many team members value the people they work with and the amount they learn on the job.

The offices are centrally located and designed not only for work, but also for social connection and shared activities such as billiards and team time. The organization follows an office-first approach.

Application Process

Interested candidates are asked to submit complete application documents, including a CV and certificates, through the company’s application portal. For questions about the application or hiring process, Bianca Mioc can be contacted by phone at +49 40 890584-0.