Senior Technical Recruiter

Amperesand • Reno, NV

50d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Amperesand is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Technical Recruiter / Sourcer to join their team during a critical growth phase. This is a hands-on role where the individual will manage the entire recruitment process, from talent mapping and sourcing to candidate engagement, assessment, and closing. The role requires significant autonomy, resourcefulness, and the ability to develop and execute strategies for challenging searches with minimal oversight. The recruiter will partner directly with hiring managers and company leadership.

Amperesand is a company focused on reinventing power infrastructure for critical systems, driven by the increasing demand for electricity from AI, electric vehicles, and industrial growth. They are developing intelligent, software-defined power infrastructure products that are faster to deploy, smaller, more efficient, and capable of supporting dynamic energy needs. Their foundation is built on scalable in-house advanced manufacturing, and they are led by experienced energy hardware development veterans, funded by top-tier investors. With hubs in San Francisco, Reno, and Singapore, Amperesand is building foundational technology to solve pressing problems in power infrastructure at scale.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience recruiting technical talent, preferably in hardware, deep tech, energy, semiconductors, robotics, advanced manufacturing, or similar highly technical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to source and close hard-to-find candidates, rather than relying primarily on inbound applications.
• Strong full-cycle recruiting skills with the ability to independently manage searches from initiation to completion.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence, enabling credibility with senior candidates, engineers, hiring managers, and executives.
• Strong judgment and the confidence to challenge, calibrate, and advise hiring managers while maintaining a flexible, partnership-oriented approach.
• High level of ownership and initiative; ability to identify necessary actions and drive them forward.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with potentially shifting priorities and undefined processes.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches without compromising responsiveness or candidate experience.
• Genuine curiosity about technical roles and the capacity to learn enough about unfamiliar disciplines to recruit effectively.
• Collaborative and low-ego attitude, willing to assist the team in achieving hiring goals.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and other critical roles, with an emphasis on engineering and highly specialized talent.
• Build targeted sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill roles, moving beyond reliance on inbound applicants.
• Proactively identify and engage exceptional passive candidates through various channels including LinkedIn, referrals, networks, events, research, and creative sourcing methods.
• Develop a deep understanding of Amperesand's technology, organization, and talent needs to effectively represent the company.
• Partner directly with hiring managers and senior leaders to define candidate profiles, calibrate searches, assess talent, and ensure hiring processes progress efficiently.
• Conduct thorough candidate screens and provide informed assessments of candidate quality and fit.
• Manage multiple searches concurrently while maintaining urgency, organization, and a high standard of candidate experience.
• Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, from initial outreach to offer acceptance and closing.
• Utilize recruiting data and market feedback to identify challenges, adapt search strategies, and advise hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate and disciplined pipeline management and recruiting data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Contribute to the improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and practices as the company scales.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks)
• 100% paid paternal leave (6 weeks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed