This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Recruiter (Defense Tech) based in the United States.
This is a high-impact opportunity to help scale an innovative organization developing advanced AI solutions for national security and defense applications. You will lead full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized technical roles while also contributing to the growth of People Operations initiatives. Working closely with hiring managers and People leadership, you'll play a key role in attracting exceptional talent, enhancing candidate experiences, and building scalable hiring processes. The role combines strategic talent acquisition with operational excellence, offering meaningful ownership across the employee lifecycle. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where initiative, adaptability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. If you enjoy building processes from the ground up while making a direct impact on organizational growth, this role offers an exciting challenge.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Recruiter (Defense Tech) based in the United States.
This is a high-impact opportunity to help scale an innovative organization developing advanced AI solutions for national security and defense applications. You will lead full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized technical roles while also contributing to the growth of People Operations initiatives. Working closely with hiring managers and People leadership, you'll play a key role in attracting exceptional talent, enhancing candidate experiences, and building scalable hiring processes. The role combines strategic talent acquisition with operational excellence, offering meaningful ownership across the employee lifecycle. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where initiative, adaptability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. If you enjoy building processes from the ground up while making a direct impact on organizational growth, this role offers an exciting challenge.
Accountabilities:
- Own the full-cycle recruitment process for highly technical positions, including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science, and Operations Research roles.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and People leadership to define hiring needs, align candidate profiles, and drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
- Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive technical talent, with a focus on candidates experienced in AI, defense technology, and security-cleared environments.
- Continuously enhance the candidate experience by improving interview processes, communication, and feedback throughout the hiring journey.
- Support onboarding initiatives to create a seamless, scalable experience that enables new hires to become productive from day one.
- Identify opportunities to improve People Operations processes, streamline employee lifecycle workflows, and enhance documentation and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the development of scalable recruiting and HR practices that support organizational growth.
- 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, ideally within high-growth startups or fast-paced technology organizations.
- Proven success managing end-to-end recruiting processes, from intake meetings through offer negotiation and hiring.
- Experience recruiting for highly technical disciplines such as Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related fields.
- Strong interest in People Operations and a desire to contribute beyond recruiting into broader HR initiatives.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments while building scalable processes from the ground up.
- Experience recruiting for positions requiring security clearances or within defense technology, government contracting, or national security sectors is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse and experience working within PEO environments is a plus.
- Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Performance bonus and equity package.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members.
- Unlimited paid time off with manager approval.
- 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and equity participation opportunities.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Mental health support and additional wellness benefits.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organization.