Technical Recruiter

JOB TITLE: Technical Recruiter (Physical AI & Robotics)

JOB SUMMARY

Our client is a high-growth, Series B-stage physical AI company revolutionizing factory automation. With over 1,000 mission-critical systems deployed across 190+ manufacturers—inspecting $15B worth of products annually—they are now expanding their reach into the complex world of assembly robotics and deformable manipulation.

We are seeking a high-performing Technical Recruiter to join their team in Milpitas, CA. This is a critical executor-level role reporting directly to the Head of People. You will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of technical hiring, working closely with engineering leadership to source, screen, and close top-tier talent in fields like robotics, ML, and perception. This is an in-person, hands-on position for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Execute full-cycle recruiting for technical roles including Robotics, ML, Embodied AI, Perception, and Simulation Engineering.

- Develop and execute custom outbound sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates in competitive deep-tech markets.

- Partner with hiring managers to calibrate interview rubrics, facilitate structured debriefs, and ensure a high quality-of-hire bar.

- Manage candidate pipelines within Ashby, ensuring flawless coordination, timely communication, and structured evaluation processes.

- Collaborate with the Head of People and Finance to design competitive offer packages and successfully close high-level candidates.

- Provide support for Go-To-Market (GTM) hiring (Sales, Customer Success, Solutions) as the company scales.

- Operate as a reliable individual contributor, learning and evolving within a small, high-impact talent team.

REQUIREMENTS

- 2–5 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a tech or startup environment.

- Demonstrated success in personally sourcing and closing engineering candidates in competitive markets.

- Proficiency with Ashby or comparable modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

- Experience managing structured interview processes and guiding hiring managers through assessment tradeoffs.

- Ability to thrive in an early-stage company with shifting priorities; stable tenure in previous roles is required.

- Nice-to-Have: Experience recruiting for robotics, hardware, or deep-tech; technical fluency; previous experience in a Series A/B startup scaling past 100 employees.

- Must be able to work on-site in Milpitas, CA.

- Visa sponsorship (H-1B) is available for qualified candidates.

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary ($120,000 – $150,000/year) and equity package.

- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

- 401(k) retirement plan.

- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

- Daily catered meals with personal choice options.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a builder at heart and want to recruit for the future of industrial automation, please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant technical recruiting experience.