Technical Recruiter, Specialized

About Buena

Buena is building a simpler, more transparent way to handle real estate, aiming to make the experience feel as straightforward as investing in an ETF. The company supports people with finding, buying, and financing apartments, and it has grown by acquiring property management businesses across Germany and transforming them into technology-driven operations. In the last two years, Buena has become Germany’s third-largest property manager while operating with fewer than 25 full-time employees at its headquarters.

Role overview

Buena is hiring its first Technical Recruiter, who will report directly to the Head of People. This person will play a central role in building the company’s technical talent pipeline and shaping the way Buena attracts and hires exceptional builders.

Key responsibilities

• Build and run strategic hiring plans to attract, source, and close high-caliber candidates, especially entrepreneurial full-stack talent.
• Work closely with the founders and broader leadership team to understand hiring priorities and develop long-term talent acquisition direction.
• Partner with hiring managers and interviewers to clarify role needs, assess team fit, and define the skills and experience required for each opening.
• Improve and scale recruiting operations while keeping the quality bar high, including targeted outreach efforts and relationship-building with leaders in the industry.
• Strengthen Buena’s reputation and visibility inside technical builder communities.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of engineering recruitment experience in a fast-moving early-stage environment, with comfort working through ambiguity.
• Demonstrated ownership of full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and outreach through screening and offer closure.
• Solid technical understanding and the ability to assess technical backgrounds and qualifications effectively.
• A modern, tech-oriented approach to recruiting, with enthusiasm for using advanced recruiting tools and AI to improve results.
• Additional advantage for candidates with entrepreneurial experience, such as freelance recruiting work, GTM experience, or having built and sold a product.

Benefits

• Strong compensation package with virtual stock options included.
• Potential bonus of up to €500 for living within a 10- to 20-minute walk of the office.
• Monthly support of €110 for lunch and a €50 fitness allowance.
• Annual education budget of €1,200.
• Free books funded by Buena for any title you want to read.

Why this role stands out

• Join a fast-growing, close-knit team that has scaled rapidly to become Germany’s third-largest property manager with around 20 full-time employees.
• Work in a merit-driven environment where strong impact is recognized and rewarded quickly.
• Be part of an office-based culture in Prenzlauer Berg that values strong personal connections and collaboration.