--- title: 'Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technology at OAK''S LAB' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/talent-acquisition-specialist-technology-oak-s-lab-prague-z269bajztgqx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-11' --- # Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technology at OAK'S LAB - **Company:** OAK'S LAB - **Location:** Prague, Czechia - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-11-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/oakslab/2e162749-71e5-40a4-9a04-f528567d698b ## Job description - This position is hybrid, so being located in Prague is essential ## ABOUT US We are a leading product development partner specializing in custom web and mobile application development. With Silicon Valley founders and top-tier European tech talent, we operate from Prague and have successfully delivered over 65 software products for early-stage startups, scaleups, and global enterprises. - Founded in 2016 - Headquartered in Prague - Built and launched 65+ products - 95+ team members - Driving product innovation for leading US companies ## THE ROLE Our talent team hires for OAK'S LAB itself, and also runs end-to-end recruitment for Capital Markets Gateway (CMG), one of our longstanding clients. CMG is a Series C fintech connecting the buy side and sell side of equity capital markets, used by firms including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Barclays and UBS. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will split their time roughly evenly between the two. - For OAK'S LAB: You’ll work alongside one other OAK’S LAB recruiter, to lead full-cycle hiring across our internal teams. You’ll anchor strategic roles in product, design, and wider operations as we grow. - For CMG: You’ll team up with another recruiter OAK'S LAB to act as CMG’s dedicated global talent acquisition team, driving hiring for engineering, product, design, and GTM roles across the Czech Republic, the US, London, and Hong Kong. ## RESPONSIBILITIES ## OAK'S LAB - Own full-cycle hiring for assigned roles, from role intake to signed offer - Build pipelines through headhunting, referrals and our talent network, not only inbound applications - Run interview processes with our Heads of Department, and improve them based on data - Represent our employer brand in every candidate conversation, and work with marketing on content and events CMG - Run CMG searches end to end as their recruiting partner - Lead intake meetings with hiring managers, turn briefs into clear profiles, and advise on adjustments when a requirement doesn't match the market - Host regular pipeline detailing what's working, what isn't, and why - Map competitors and adjacent companies to reach passive candidates, and pitch CMG credibly to them - Manage feedback, offers, and closing within CMG's process, salary bands, and approvals ## ACROSS BOTH - Keep every candidate informed throughout the process and build lasting relationships - Keep both ATS (Ashby & Lever) accurate and contribute to recruitment data reports ## SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS - Fluency in English as we are an English-first company - 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience - Hands-on experience sourcing and hiring tech roles - Proven stakeholder management skills - Experience collecting and analyzing recruitment data - Confidence to advise senior hiring managers on briefs, timelines and compensation, using market data - Strong organizational skills to run multiple active roles across two clients without dropping candidates or updates - Positive and problem-solving mindset - Results and outcomes-oriented - Experience hiring into USA, LATAM or UK is a bonus ## BENEFITS - Flexible working hours - 26 days off + 1 additional day for every year working with OAK’S LAB (capped at 30 days) - Top-of-the-line MacBook - Budget to spend on your growth (books, courses, conferences) - Free English lessons - Team bonding, happy hours, online games, annual offsite trips - Outside of work activity clubs (yoga, traveling, football, tennis, etc.) - Snacks and drinks in the office, weekly pizza, monthly breakfast - Landmark office right on Old Town Square (dog-friendly) Important Notice: OAK'S LAB communication, including interview requests and job offers, are only sent from an "@[oakslab.com](http://oakslab.com/)", “@oakslabteam.com” or "@[oaks-lab.com](http://oaks-lab.com/)" email addresses (e.g., john@oakslab.com, john@oakslabteam.com or john@oaks-lab.com). Any message from a different email domain is not associated with OAK'S LAB. We will never ask for payment information or banking details via email, phone, or any other communication channel during the interview process. If you receive messages using our name, domain, or brand assets in an attempt to impersonate us or act on our behalf, do not engage. Instead, report it to [Econsumer.gov](http://econsumer.gov/) at https://econsumer.gov/ (if you are in the EU), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ , or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in case of investment fraud at https://www.sec.gov/tcr (if you are in the US). ## About OAK'S LAB ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Product, engineering, and AI partner for high-growth tech companies, building software products that help clients achieve scale and market leadership. - **Entity Type**: Private, Bootstrapped (no external investors) - **Headquarters**: Prague, Czech Republic - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Jake Dluhy-Smith (CEO & Co‑Founder) and Theo Dluhy-Smith (Co‑Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Custom software development, product engineering, and AI integration services. - **Target customers**: B2B – high‑growth startups (Series A through D), Fortune 500 enterprises, and scale‑up companies needing product‑focused engineering partnerships. - **Mission**: “Bring people together to drive technological progress and achieve ambitious business outcomes.” - **Vision**: “Empower innovators to improve life and the world.” ## Products & Services OAK’S LAB offers two engagement models – **Embedded Roles** (individual contributors or teams integrated into the client’s org) and **Autonomous Teams** (full cross‑functional workstreams owning discovery and delivery). Their core service pillars are: - **Product Discovery**: Validating product ideas, defining strategy, and de‑risking decisions before building. - **Custom Software Development**: Full‑stack builds using React.js, Node.js, and modern architectures. - **Agentic AI Systems**: AI‑powered features and AI‑native delivery embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. **Notable client products built by OAK’S LAB:** - **PlexTrac** – AI‑powered platform for penetration test reporting and real‑time threat exposure management (used by Fortune 500). - **Capital Markets Gateway** – First US platform connecting the sell‑side and buy‑side in equity capital markets, representing over $40 trillion in assets. - **OpenLoop Health** – Healthcare technology solutions for telehealth and remote patient monitoring. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (bootstrapped, no external funding). - **Key Metric**: 85+ team members; 65+ client products built and launched; 89% client retention post‑initial contract; 4‑year average partnership duration. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No institutional investors. Clients include Fortune 500 companies and high‑growth startups such as Blackpoint Cyber, PlexTrac, Capital Markets Gateway, and OpenLoop Health. - **Growth Signals**: - 3× development speed achieved through AI‑integrated delivery practices. - Helped one startup client surpass $1 B in annual revenue and multiple clients raise over $200 M combined. - ISO 27001 certified; recognized as thought leader at South Summit and Czech Innovation Week. - 5‑star rating on Clutch with 32+ client reviews. ## Competitive Advantages - **Elite talent pool**: Only the top 0.4% of applicants are hired – experienced product builders who have scaled companies in regulated industries. - **Long‑term partnerships**: Average engagement lasts 4 years (not project‑based), ensuring ownership, continuity, and deep product knowledge. - **AI‑native delivery**: AI is embedded in every phase (discovery, development, review), compounding quality and speed. - **High‑compliance expertise**: Deep experience in cybersecurity, healthcare, and finance – industries where regulatory and reputational risks are critical. - **Proven methodology**: Proprietary “OAK’S LAB WAY” refined over 65+ client engagements, applied consistently across teams. ## Strategic Focus - Deepen AI integration across the software development lifecycle to maintain a 3× speed advantage. - Continue building a strong client portfolio in FinTech, cybersecurity, and AI‑powered products. - Help clients transition from outsourced teams to their own in‑house European engineering hubs when they are ready. - Expand presence as a thought leader and preferred partner for Series B‑D companies. ## Why Work Here - **Small, autonomous teams**: Teams of 5–10 people, each focused on a single client product – every member has high impact. - **Diverse, multinational culture**: Close to 20 nationalities; English is the company’s main language; open‑minded and collaborative environment. - **Cutting‑edge work**: Build products at the intersection of AI, regulated industries, and high‑growth scaling – from zero‑to‑one to unicorn stage. - **Learning and growth**: Access to the proprietary OAK’S LAB WAY methodology and cross‑industry exposure across 65+ projects. - **Location**: Office‑based in Prague (remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated, but teams often embed with US clients). Selective hiring – candidates join a waitlist. ## Sources 1. [oakslab.com](https://www.oakslab.com/) – Homepage (services, differentiators, client logos) 2. [oakslab.com/about](https://www.oakslab.com/about) – Founding story, mission, vision, leadership, and key statistics 3. [oakslab.com/careers](https://www.oakslab.com/careers) – Team structure, methodology, work culture 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/oakslab](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/oakslab) – Current job openings and waitlist 5. 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