Technical Recruiter

Technical Recruiter in Foster City, CA (hybrid) to scale hardware focused engineering and manufacturing teams for an autonomous technology company, with an hourly rate of USD 78 - 87.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, collaborating closely with hiring managers to define roles, develop sourcing plans, and advocate for candidates throughout the experience to secure top talent.
• Source and screen candidates for critical hardware and autonomous technology positions, evaluate resumes for alignment with role requirements, and assess both technical qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interview panels, schedule assessments, facilitate structured conversations with interviewers, and help leadership and hiring managers reach informed hiring decisions.
• Own the offer process from negotiation to close, partnering with managers, executive stakeholders, and HR to secure best-fit talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely onboarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree paired with 8 to 10 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in competitive industries, covering proactive sourcing, rigorous screening, and closing candidates.
• Demonstrated capability to evaluate technical proficiency and assess behavioral indicators to determine overall fit for engineering and manufacturing roles.
• Strong technical acumen and industry awareness, enabling accurate interpretation of required skills and knowledge of key companies and roles within the sector.
• Exceptional consultative approach and interpersonal communication, effectively engaging stakeholders from engineers to executives across the organization.
• Proficient in sourcing through professional networks, social platforms, and alternative talent-pipeline strategies to build robust candidate slates.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking Systems

Benefits

• Subsidized health plans
• Vision plans
• Dental plans
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement plans with a match

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Interest in the autonomous and electric vehicle space, with industry awareness demonstrated through roles, coursework, or projects.
• Experience leveraging applicant tracking systems to drive metrics, design sourcing strategies, and maintain talent pipelines for technical roles.
• Previous experience in a recruiting agency environment, including candidate generation and client-facing responsibilities.
• Proven track record filling complex technical positions, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities effectively.