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Santiago Medina Saenz is a Senior Manager of Technical Recruitment with extensive experience in specialized hiring for software engineering roles. He has held various positions at notable companies including Meta, Apollo.io, and USA TODAY NETWORK, focusing on technical recruitment and team building in fields such as artificial intelligence and computer vision.
Current Role at Apollo.io
Santiago Medina Saenz serves as the Senior Manager of Technical Recruitment at Apollo.io since 2024. In this role, he focuses on optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing key recruitment metrics. His responsibilities include developing metrics-driven strategies and collaborating with C-level executives to meet the company's hiring needs. His experience in technical recruitment spans various industries, allowing him to effectively manage specialized hiring initiatives.
Previous Experience at Meta
Santiago Medina Saenz worked at Meta in several capacities from 2020 to 2023. He held the position of Technical Recruiter for CoreSWE, focusing on product and infrastructure software engineering. He later became the Lead AI Recruiter, specializing in computer vision, where he played a critical role in building the team responsible for hiring for the Metaverse. His tenure at Meta lasted for a total of 1 year and 10 months.
Experience at USA TODAY NETWORK
At USA TODAY NETWORK, Santiago held two significant roles from 2013 to 2020. He served as Lead Technical Recruiter for four years, followed by three years as Talent Acquisition Manager. His work involved overseeing recruitment strategies and managing technical hiring initiatives, contributing to the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Background in Technical Recruitment
Santiago Medina Saenz has extensive experience in technical recruitment, with a focus on specialized software engineering roles. His expertise includes recruiting for fields such as graphics engineering, gameplay engineering, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. He has a proven track record in both high-volume and specialized hiring initiatives across various industries.
Education and Language Skills
Santiago is a native bilingual speaker, fluent in both English and Spanish. His language skills enhance his ability to connect with diverse candidates and clients in the recruitment process. Specific educational details are not provided, but his professional experience reflects a strong foundation in technical recruitment.
