Technical Recruiter

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 1st Shift

Pay: $50-$75/hour + Performance Incentives

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to support hiring efforts across engineering and technology teams. This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent, including Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and other engineering professionals.

The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands technical skill sets, and excels at building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical positions
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, technical requirements, and workforce planning goals
• Source active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, professional organizations, and other recruiting channels
• Conduct candidate screenings to evaluate technical experience, qualifications, and overall fit
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the hiring process
• Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance
• Provide hiring managers with market insights, candidate availability trends, and compensation guidance
• Build relationships within engineering and technical communities to expand talent networks
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate records within the ATS
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and company policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of recruiting experience focused on engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, or other technical disciplines
• Proven success sourcing and recruiting passive technical talent
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and sourcing tools
• Ability to understand technical job requirements and communicate effectively with engineering professionals
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions and competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting software, hardware, embedded systems, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or cloud engineering professionals
• Previous agency recruiting experience supporting technical clients
• Knowledge of engineering technologies, development methodologies, and technical assessment processes
• Experience recruiting within startup, technology, or advanced manufacturing environments

Compensation & Benefits

• $50-$75/hour plus performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match, where applicable
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Apply Today

If you are passionate about recruiting top engineering talent and enjoy partnering with hiring leaders to build high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply. Join a growing organization and make an impact by helping attract and hire exceptional technical talent.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.