Technical Recruiter- San Francisco, CA

Atoms • San Francisco, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is seeking a Technical Recruiter to manage hiring for Engineering, Product, and ML roles. This position involves partnering directly with leadership to build teams focused on complex challenges in Physical AI, requiring speed, rigor, and high standards.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in-house at a high-growth tech, robotics, or deep tech company
• Proven track record closing technical roles across Software Engineering, ML/AI, or Hardware — you know how to evaluate technical signals and build credibility with engineering hiring managers
• Strong sourcing instincts — you're not reliant on inbound and can find and engage candidates who aren't actively looking
• Exceptional communication and influence skills; you can manage multiple stakeholders, push back when needed, and build trust at all levels
• Data-driven approach to recruiting — you track what matters, identify trends, and use metrics to improve outcomes
• Highly organized with the ability to manage 10–15 open requisitions simultaneously without dropping the ball on candidate experience
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving fast; you're a self-starter who builds process where it's needed and cuts it where it isn't

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles across Software Engineering, Hardware, ML/AI, and Product — from intake through close
• Partner with hiring managers and technical leads to define role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and align on hiring strategy
• Drive proactive sourcing through Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, research papers, and referral networks to build deep pipelines ahead of need
• Screen and assess candidates for both technical competency and cultural fit, providing structured feedback and clear recommendations to hiring teams
• Design and iterate on interview processes — ensuring they are structured, consistent, and predictive of on-the-job performance
• Move candidates through the process with urgency and a high-touch experience; own communication from first outreach to offer acceptance
• Negotiate and close offers, partnering with People and Finance on comp benchmarking and approval workflows
• Track and report on pipeline health, funnel metrics, and time-to-fill; use data to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement
• Represent Atoms's mission and culture authentically — you're often the first impression candidates have of the company

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Equity awards
• Annual performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

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