Unknown Company

Sr. Technical Recruiter

san francisco, ca • Posted 2 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time HR Marketing & Recruiting

Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team. Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite — it's your talent and determination that truly count.

We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.

Our Culture

We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here

Why Are We Hiring for this Role

  • Own the full cycle. From kickoff to offer acceptance, drafting role profiles, sourcing, screening, managing the candidate experience, running debriefs, negotiating offers, and closing.
  • Run deep technical searches. Build pipelines for roles where the talent pool is small and competitive — research scientists,AI engineers, electrical engineers, hardware leads, and more.
  • Source creatively. Go beyond LinkedIn. Mine arXiv, GitHub, X, conference proceedings, lab pages, and personal networks to find people who aren't on the open market.
  • Partner with hiring managers. Calibrate on what "great" looks like, design interview loops that actually measure signals, and push back when the bar is moving in the wrong direction.
  • Sell the mission. Translate complex technical work into a compelling story that resonates with senior researchers and AI engineers who could work anywhere.
  • Manage the candidate experience. Be responsive, honest, and high-touch. Candidates should walk away as fans whether or not they get an offer.
  • Close offers. Run thoughtful, competitive negotiations and partner with leadership on comp philosophy, equity narratives, and counter-offer strategy.

What Kind of Person are we looking For

  • 4+ years of full cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally including time at a startup or fast-growth tech company
  • A track record of closing senior engineering, research, or technical leadership roles
  • Strong sourcing chops — you have your own playbook for finding hard-to-reach candidates and you can show it
  • Comfort with technical depth: you don't need to write code, but you should be able to read a paper abstract or a GitHub profile and form an informed view
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; you can hold your own in a conversation with a Stanford PhD or a staff engineer at a FAANG
  • A bias for action and the operational instincts to keep a busy pipeline organized without dropping things
  • Comfort with ambiguity and the appetite to build process where none exists
  • Prior experience recruiting for AI/ML, robotics, hardware, biotech, climate, or other deep tech verticals
  • Experience recruiting in a small (<100 person) startup, ideally pre-Series B

We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

The annual compensation is expected to be between $130,000 - $180,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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Sr. Technical Recruiter in san francisco at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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