5+ years of experience in technical recruiting, with a strong track record hiring software engineers, ML engineers, or other highly specialized technical talent
Experience recruiting for autonomy, robotics, defense, embedded systems, or Physical AI
Strong business partnership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders using data and insights
Proven ability to manage multiple complex searches in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
High ownership mindset with the ability to operate autonomously
Familiarity with AI/ML talent markets and competitive dynamics for niche engineering profiles
Experience hiring software engineers in a startup or hypergrowth environment
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Applied Intuition, you will partner closely with research leadership to design and execute hiring strategies that attract, evaluate, and close exceptional software engineering talent in a highly competitive talent market
This is an exciting opportunity to join a top growth company and play a business-critical role in scaling the highest-priority teams in the company, building it to a successful exit
Develop and execute recruiting strategies to identify and hire software and ML engineers
Be a consultative partner with the research team and cross-functional stakeholders to understand hiring needs, team design, and long-term talent strategy
Leverage AI and agentic coding tools to drive recruiting workflow automation and increase recruiting productivity
Lead structured, high-quality interview processes that assess technical excellence, problem-solving ability, and alignment with Applied’s values
Improve and scale recruiting systems, tools, and processes to support efficiency and growth
Provide leadership with data-driven insights on funnel health, pass-through rates, and time-to-fill to help problem-solve bottlenecks and support hiring velocity
Mentor and enable other recruiters, raising the bar for technical recruiting across the team
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience and proliferate a compelling talent brand externally
Hold a high-hiring bar

Health Insurance: Applied covers 100% of the cost and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) Match: 50% employer matching to help you save money for retirement
Fitness Stipend: Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!
Learning Stipend: We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses
Parental leave: 12-week, fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn child or new adopted or foster child
Catered lunch, expensed dinner, on-site meals and snacks

Senior Technical Recruiter