Our Smartian Shutdowns - Unplug, Recharge, and Thrive

This article offers an unique look into one of SmartRecruiters' most cherished benefits: our annual company-wide shutdowns. Discover how these dedicated periods of rest, from a full summer week to the days between Christmas and New Year, allow our team to truly unplug, recharge, and return with renewed energy and innovative ideas. See firsthand the joy and relaxation through our employee-created videos, showcasing what makes these shutdowns so special.

A Word from Head of People Team

At SmartRecruiters, we believe that true innovation and productivity stem from a well-rested and engaged team. We understand the importance of stepping away to recharge, and our company shutdowns are a cornerstone of this philosophy. Here's what Lehua Stonebraker, SVP, People ar SmartRecruiters says about the impact of these vital breaks:

"We all know that you can’t pour from an empty cup—or spark innovation from an overworked brain! That’s why, at SmartRecruiters, we’re not just giving our team permission to rest during our Summer Smartian Shutdown—we’re rolling out the welcome mat for serious recharging.

For our employees, the shutdown is a real moment to unplug, soak up leisure, and return with bold ideas. For our customers, that means partnering with a recharged team ready to deliver fresh solutions and tackle tough challenges. And for SmartRecruiters, it’s our way of battling burnout and building a company where innovative, passionate talent thrives—because great work isn’t tied to a desk. So here’s to logging off, resting up, and coming back ready to do our best work, together."

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Engineering Team Lead

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Location

Poland

Location

Poland

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Engineering

Description

Our engineering organization is built with small, cross-functional teams where Engineers, Product Managers, and Product Designers work side by side to solve customer problems. Each team owns a part o

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01/01/0001

Senior Information Security Specialist

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Location

Poland

Location

Poland

Department

Engineering

Description

SmartRecruiters is looking for a Senior Information Security Specialist to join the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team. This role is critical to ensuring that SmartRecruiters' applications, syst

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01/01/0001

Product Designer

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Location

Poland

Location

United Kingdom

Department

Engineering

Description

We are looking for a Product Designer who can effectively translate complex problems into a clear, thoughtful experience. You will work closely with PMs, Engineers, and Designers to deliver high-quali

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01/01/0001

Senior Product Designer

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Location

Poland

Location

United Kingdom

Department

Engineering

Description

We are looking for a Senior Product Designer who can own a product domain and deliver high-quality experiences with strong decision execution, solid judgment, and open collaboration. You will operate

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01/01/0001

Solutions Architect

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Location

United Kingdom

Location

United Kingdom

Department

Product

Description

As a Solutions Architect at SmartRecruiters, you operate at the intersection of Product Strategy and Enterprise Consulting. You will act as the trusted technical authority for our most strategic clien

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01/01/0001

Senior Product Manager (Career Sites)

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Location

United States

Location

Poland

Department

Product

Description

As a Senior Product Manager (Career Sites), you will work within a broader product team focused on building a world-class career site offering for global enterprises. Career sites are the primary entr

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01/01/0001

Senior Product Manager (Career Sites)

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Location

United States

Location

United Kingdom

Department

Product

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01/01/0001

Senior Product Manager (Career Sites)

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Location

United States

Location

USA

Department

Product

Description

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01/01/0001

Senior Product Designer (Design Systems)

Salary

Location

Poland

Location

Germany

Department

Engineering

Description

We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to join the Design System team. In this role, you will own the design of components, patterns, and templates that scale across a complex product landscape,

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01/01/0001

Senior Product Designer (Design Systems)

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Location

Poland

Location

United Kingdom

Department

Engineering

Description

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01/01/0001

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Publish date

06/08/2026

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Inside the Team Hiring Senior AI Engineers

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Career Growth

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Blog

Publish date

05/13/2026

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We’re hiring Senior AI Engineers to join our Chat Group in a remote role open to candidates based in Poland, Germany and the United Kingdom. The team is building the next generation of intelligent conversational systems for the recruiting industry. In this interview, Matteo Sumberaz, Senior Engineering Manager, shares what strong candidates do differently, what day-to-day work actually looks like, and what a new hire can exp

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Blog

Publish date

04/21/2026

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Blog

Publish date

04/09/2026

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Senior Software Engineer Turning AI into Hiring Impact

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Day in the Life

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Publish date

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A Recap of International Women’s Day at SmartRecruiters

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Publish date

03/13/2026

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Publish date

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Women in Tech: Use AI as a co‑pilot, not a competitor

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Publish date

01/26/2026

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12/16/2025

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