Technical Recruiter

Wayve • Sunnyvale, CA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wayve is pioneering Embodied AI for autonomous driving. As we build on the momentum of our recent $1.2B Series D funding ($2.5B raised to date) and continue to expand our US footprint, we are looking for a Technical Recruiter to join our team in Sunnyvale.
In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical and strategic talent to support our rapid growth in the Bay Area and beyond. You’ll collaborate closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand business needs and develop robust talent strategies.
This role will specifically support our Product & Engineering organizations - a key priority for the business as we scale our global partnerships. You will play a critical role in building the high-performing teams that drive our innovation and business impact forward.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated success in technical recruitment, ideally within deep tech, AI, autonomous vehicles, and fast-paced, scaling startup environment.
• Technical & Strategic Acumen: A strong understanding of technical and product-focused roles. You have a proven ability to gather complex requirements, assess specialized skills, and align hiring strategies with overarching business goals.
• Exceptional Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and lasting relationships with highly sought-after candidates and senior stakeholders.
• Organisational Excellence: Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management skills, capable of juggling multiple high-priority roles and deadlines without dropping the ball.
• Data Fluency: Proficiency in leveraging data to tell a story, track progress, and report on recruitment metrics to leadership.
• Collaborative Spirit: A true team player who thrives in a highly collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the overall success of the global Talent Acquisition team.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and extending offers, ensuring equitable hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines.
• US Market Expansion: Act as a pivotal member of our Sunnyvale talent team, helping to establish and grow our local footprint in the highly competitive Bay Area market.
• Candidate Experience: Champion a world-class, positive candidate experience by providing transparent, timely communication, constructive feedback, and a seamless interview process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner deeply with hiring managers and Product & Strategy leaders to understand their hiring needs, providing consultative guidance on market realities, attraction, and closing strategies.
• Market Insights: Keep a pulse on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and the competitive deep-tech landscape to continuously inform and pivot recruitment strategies.
• Employer Branding: Contribute to the development and execution of localized employer branding initiatives to promote Wayve as a top-tier employer of choice for AI and autonomous driving talent.
• Data-Driven Recruitment: Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics to track metrics, identify bottlenecks, and optimize the hiring workflow.

Benefits

• High-Impact Ownership: You won't just be filling seats; you will be directly shaping the DNA of Wayve’s Product & Engineering teams during a critical phase of global commercialization partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver on their hiring plans
• Continuous Learning: You will be immersed in the cutting-edge space of Embodied AI, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, which will continuously elevate your own technical and market knowledge.

What This Job Offers

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