- In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and attracting the next generation of technical leaders from the world’s most prestigious academic institutions
- You won’t just be filling seats; you will be building a diverse, high-caliber pipeline of BS, MS, and PhD(intern) talent that will define our technical roadmap for years to come
- As a strategic partner to our Engineering and Research organizations, you will navigate the unique nuances of campus cycles, from intern hiring to BS/MS FTE hiring
- You will act as a consultant to leadership, translating business needs into actionable hiring plans while ensuring every candidate from a first-year intern to a doctoral researcher has a world-class experience
- While 50-60% focus of this role would be early talent, you`ll partner with Tech/G&A recruiting teams during off season and support roles across the company
- Full-Cycle Technical Recruiting: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for interns and new grads, including initial resume screening, behavioral interviewing, and complex offer negotiations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multiple software engineering teams to understand their specific tech stacks and headcount needs
- You will lead regular “sync” meetings to keep stakeholders aligned on progress
- Hiring Plan Development: Move beyond reactive hiring by building data-driven seasonal hiring plans
- You will forecast pipeline health and adjust strategies based on real-time metrics
- Compensation & Internal Communication: Work closely with our Compensation and Benefits teams to stay competitive in the “early career” market
- You will clearly communicate total rewards packages, including equity and relocation, to candidates and internal leadership
- Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the technical interview process and work with engineering leads to streamline assessments and scorecards
- Strategic Sourcing & Branding:This role won’t require extensive travel but there would be opportunity to attend selective (2-4/year) career fairs and hackathons while building meaningful relationships with career centers, and student organizations
- Learning and growth: This role would offer opportunities to support roles outside of early talent recruiting during off season
Benefits
- Free Caltrain pass and commuter benefits
- Company stock options
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance- Experience: 3+ years of experience in university recruiting or technical recruiting, ideally within a high-growth tech environment
- Technical Literacy: A strong understanding of the software engineering landscape (e.g., distinguishing between specialized PhD research in AI/ML vs. generalist full-stack BS roles)
- Relationship Management: Proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior engineering leaders and “Comp” partners
- Communication: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills - confident engaging with students, career centers, professors, and internal teams alike
- Data-Driven Mindset: Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (preferably Greenhouse) to track metrics and drive decision-making