TECH RECRUITER (6 MONTH FTC)

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is an independent studio creating Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. As a crowdfunded company, we’re supported by a passionate community of backers who share our mission to build the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever.”
We’re at an exciting stage of development and are looking for people who are ready to take on ambitious challenges. Alongside building genre-defining games, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our creativity and passion. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven track record in technical hiring and the confidence to quickly build strong partnerships with hiring managers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a passionate and intuitive Tech Recruiter to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting hiring across a range of technical disciplines from our Manchester studio.
This role goes beyond simply filling vacancies — it’s about scaling our EU-based teams to help drive delivery on Squadron 42 and other key projects. You’ll play a key part in building sustainable talent pipelines, identifying exceptional technical talent, and ensuring every candidate has a world-class experience from first contact to final offer.
You’ll work closely with hiring managers across our European studios and collaborate with the wider Talent Acquisition team as we continue a major recruitment push to meet the demands of an exciting development roadmap.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Managing end-to-end recruitment for tech and engineering roles across CIG’s European studios
• Building sourcing strategies to engage top-tier candidates proactively, including for niche and hard-to-fill roles
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand team needs and translate them into effective hiring plans
• Improving candidate pipelines through direct sourcing methods including headhunting.
• Ensuring candidates have a seamless and memorable experience from initial outreach to onboarding
• Maintaining accurate recruitment data, reporting on pipeline health.
• Acting as a recruitment partner, not just a service — giving strategic input and insight to help hiring succeed.