Senior Technical Recruiter

Freeform • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
We are looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter to play a critical role in building the team that is creating the world’s most advanced metal 3D printing technology (build the team, who builds the machines, that build the machines). You will run a full desk focused on sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding top talent. You will work closely with your teammates and company leadership to identify areas of improvement in the recruiting process and will implement measures to drive innovation, efficiency, and standards of excellence within hiring practices. You will have an opportunity to recruit a wide variety of deep-tech (software, ML, hardware engineering), operational, and leadership level disciplines, and will get to play a part in new initiatives such as outreach events and employer branding.
The right person for this role will have a “no job too big or small” mentality, an unwaveringly positive attitude, a mission-driven mindset, a team-oriented attitude, and zero ego.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 4+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience in software, machine learning, mechanical, electrical, similar deep-tech engineering discipline
• In-house recruiting experience

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of technical recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting for a startup or deep tech environment
• Experience with executive search or similar low-volume, hard-to-fill roles
• Experience with pitching equity or stock options during the offer process
• Extreme grit and perseverance. Unwilling to fail and positive in the face of challenges
• Able to operate in a scrappy way, producing results without big budgets or mature infrastructures
• Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers including Director, VP, and C-level technical leaders
• Able to manage multiple on-going projects/searches, flexible to change, and adaptable to shifting priorities
• High tolerance for uncertainty and “building the plane as we fly it”
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional teammate who wants to see the rising tide lift all boats

Responsibilities

• Full cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, hosting onsite interviews, running interview debriefs, managing offer processes, and closing
• Provide a high-touch experience throughout the recruiting process with internal stakeholders and candidates while continuously keeping the pipeline active and supporting critical, hard-to-fill technical positions
• Meet with teammates and company leadership to discuss headcount, new requisitions, hiring strategy, and/or interview feedback
• Expand on talent acquisition efforts such as organizing company tech talks, attending external events, and other avenues of getting in front of top talent
• Collaborate with teammates on employer branding strategies and campaigns
• Analyze data, track metrics, and develop innovative ways to raise the bar on how to hire talent

Benefits

• Significant stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level