Sr. Technical Recruiter

Archer • San Jose, CA

3d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. The Sr. Technical Recruiter will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent across the organization. You will partner closely with engineering and technical leaders to build high-performing teams and drive hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role requires a strong executor with deep experience in technical recruiting, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of closing highly competitive candidates.

Requirements

• 3+ years of technical recruiting experience in a startup or in-house environment
• Proven success hiring for technical roles (e.g., software engineering, infrastructure, SRE, data, security, etc.)
• Strong ability to partner with and influence engineering leaders and technical stakeholders
• Solid understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and hiring landscapes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to assess technical talent and calibrate effectively with hiring teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on delivering results

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers across engineering and technical teams to understand hiring needs, technical requirements, and team dynamics
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent across software, infrastructure, data, and related domains
• Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interview management, and offer negotiation
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of technical candidates for both current and future hiring needs
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, evaluating both technical capability and alignment with company values
• Provide market insights on talent trends, compensation, and competitive landscape to inform hiring decisions
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience with clear communication and strong process execution
• Track recruiting activity, funnel metrics, and hiring outcomes to continuously improve performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees