Technical Recruiter (Fixed-Term)
GITAI•Los Angeles, CA
•$50 - $87•Onsite
About The Position
GITAI is seeking a hands-on Technical Recruiter to assist in hiring strong engineers as the company continues to grow. The primary focus will be on recruiting Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. This role requires active sourcing and outreach, not just managing inbound applications. The ideal candidate will be comfortable finding strong technical candidates, reaching out directly, and collaborating closely with engineering leaders to expedite the hiring process for qualified individuals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least 1 year of experience at a VC-backed startup at Series B or earlier
- Strong experience sourcing and recruiting Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineers
- Proven ability to identify and engage passive technical candidates through direct outreach
- Experience working directly with technical hiring managers
- Strong judgment and confidence to challenge hiring managers when necessary
- Able to work independently and move quickly with limited process or structure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or eligible to obtain necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce due to ITAR regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in engineering, science, or another technical field preferred
Responsibilities
- Own sourcing and outreach for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering roles
- Build candidate pipelines through LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, universities, and relevant technical communities
- Review applications and conduct initial recruiter screens
- Work directly with hiring managers to understand technical hiring needs and candidate profiles
- Challenge hiring assumptions, requirements, or evaluation criteria when needed, and provide clear pushback based on candidate quality and market reality
- Keep candidates moving through the interview process and maintain clear communication throughout
- Help improve sourcing strategies, recruiting processes, and candidate quality
Benefits
- Compensation: $50–$87 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
