Technical Recruiter (Contract to Hire)

Gatik AI • Mountain View, CA

2h • $40 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Recruiter will partner closely with engineering and leadership teams across Gatik to attract and hire top-tier technical talent across both hardware and software functions. This role will focus on building strong candidate pipelines, driving full-cycle recruiting efforts, and helping scale high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced autonomous trucking environment. You will play a key role in shaping the candidate experience, influencing hiring strategies, and supporting Gatik’s continued growth as a leader in autonomous transportation technology. This is a high-impact opportunity within our growing Talent Acquisition team for someone who thrives in fast-moving, technical, startup environments. This role will be onsite 5 days a week at our Mountain View headquarters.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably within startups or high-growth technology companies
• Experience recruiting across both software and hardware engineering functions
• Strong understanding of technical roles and ability to effectively assess candidate backgrounds and skillsets
• Experience partnering with engineering leadership and influencing hiring decisions
• Proven ability to source and close highly competitive technical talent
• Familiarity with Greenhouse ATS (or similar recruiting tools) is preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment
• High sense of ownership, urgency, integrity, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Startup experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with engineering leaders and hiring managers to define and execute hiring strategies across hardware and software teams
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and closing
• Recruit for a wide range of technical positions including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Robotics, Infrastructure, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Validation/Test Engineering, and related functions
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of highly qualified technical talent through creative sourcing strategies and market outreach
• Help shape hiring workflows including interview processes, scorecards, recruiting plans, and candidate evaluation criteria
• Act as an ambassador for Gatik’s mission, culture, and employee value proposition
• Continuously improve recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and quality of hire
• Provide market insights, compensation trends, and hiring recommendations to leadership teams
• Stay current on industry trends across autonomous vehicles, robotics, AI, infrastructure, and engineering talent markets
• Engage passive candidates and build long-term relationships with top technical talent

Benefits

• We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree