Posted Nov 07, 2025 28 views
Careem is on a mission to create the Everything App for the greater Middle East, simplifying how people move, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Since 2012, the company has empowered over 2.5 million Captains and served more than 70 million customers across 70+ cities in 10 countries, spanning from Morocco to Pakistan. As Careem enters its next phase powered by AI, it is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Partner to support the growth of its Data & AI and Engineering teams. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with business leaders, develop strategic talent pipelines, and deliver a seamless hiring experience within a fast-paced tech environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping teams that are redefining mobility and technology across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a trusted partner: Work closely with Engineering and Data & AI leadership to understand their vision, anticipate hiring needs, and co-create talent acquisition strategies that align with business objectives.
- Demonstrate sourcing excellence: Proactively source, engage, and build pipelines of top-tier technical talent. Provide competitor insights and hiring benchmarks to support informed decision-making.
- Recruit across critical roles: Lead recruitment efforts for essential positions such as Backend and Mobile Engineers, Data Scientists, and other technical roles across multiple markets including UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, and Jordan.
- Shape the candidate journey: Ensure a positive and smooth candidate experience by setting clear expectations, maintaining timely and transparent communication, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and screening to scheduling interviews and managing offers.
- Stay agile and data-driven: Share insights, market intelligence, and regular progress updates with stakeholders. Track and report on pipeline health, time-to-fill metrics, and talent landscape trends to continuously optimize recruitment strategies.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on technical recruiting within Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics domains.
- Proven success working in fast-paced environments such as start-ups, scale-ups, or high-growth technology companies.
- Expertise in full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to offer management, with proficiency in tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems such as Greenhouse.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of building trust, providing constructive feedback, and delivering results.
- A proactive and creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguous situations and is motivated by building impactful teams and organizations.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
While specific benefits are not detailed, joining Careem means becoming part of a rapidly scaling technology organization that values innovation and impact. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the region and influence the future of Careem’s technological capabilities. Careem is committed to equal employment opportunity and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued.
This is a six-month contract position based in Lahore, Pakistan, offering a unique chance to contribute to a transformative tech company shaping the future of mobility and AI-driven solutions in the Middle East.
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