Technical Recruiter

About the Role

The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for attracting top talent to tackle the complex challenges of building AI-powered hardware devices. This role requires a commitment to excellence and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment. The ideal candidate will focus on scaling our team intentionally-ensuring that we not only grow headcount but find the right individuals who align with our values of moving quickly, building exceptional hardware, and staying mission-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles (hardware, firmware, AI/ML, operations) through sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing.
• Develop a robust, diverse candidate pipeline via direct sourcing, networking, and referrals.
• Partner with engineering leads to define requirements and strategies.
• Analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality) to optimize the process.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Improve the structured technical interview process.
• Support new hire onboarding.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 5+ years recruiting for technical roles, with a focus on hardware engineering, AI/ML, and embedded systems in fast-growing startups.
• Sourcing: Proven track record sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering roles.
• Tools: Proficiency with recruiting platforms and ATS systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter) to manage pipeline and reporting.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships, provide strategic hiring advice, and push back on hiring managers when needed.

Bonus Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the hardware and AI talent landscape, including the unique challenges of recruiting electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and ML researchers.
• Previous experience as the first or early recruiting hire at a startup, building processes and infrastructure from scratch.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.