Technical Recruiter

Hark•San Jose, CA

105d•$120,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for attracting top talent to tackle the complex challenges of building AI-powered hardware devices. This role requires a commitment to excellence and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment. The ideal candidate will focus on scaling our team intentionally—ensuring that we not only grow headcount but find the right individuals who align with our values of moving quickly, building exceptional hardware, and staying mission-driven.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
5+ years recruiting for technical roles, with a focus on hardware engineering, AI/ML, and embedded systems in fast-growing startups.
Proven track record sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering roles.
Proficiency with recruiting platforms and ATS systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter) to manage pipeline and reporting.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships, provide strategic hiring advice, and push back on hiring managers when needed.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of the hardware and AI talent landscape, including the unique challenges of recruiting electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and ML researchers.
Previous experience as the first or early recruiting hire at a startup, building processes and infrastructure from scratch.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles (hardware, firmware, AI/ML, operations) through sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing.
Develop a robust, diverse candidate pipeline via direct sourcing, networking, and referrals.
Partner with engineering leads to define requirements and strategies.
Analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality) to optimize the process.
Ensure a positive candidate experience.
Improve the structured technical interview process.
Support new hire onboarding.