Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.
OverviewJoby Aviation is seeking an experienced, high-impact Senior Technical Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will lead full-lifecycle recruiting strategies to attract, engage, and hire top-tier engineering and technical talent across our hardware, software, and advanced aerospace teams. You will partner directly with hiring managers and engineering leaders to drive talent strategy, optimize selection processes, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.
ResponsibilitiesLead full-lifecycle recruitment for complex, high-priority engineering and technical roles across multiple business units
Partner with engineering leaders and hiring managers to define role requirements, develop targeted sourcing strategies, and establish selection criteria
Proactively source and engage passive candidates through creative direct sourcing methods, network activation, and specialized channels
Manage the complete candidate pipeline, ensuring clear communication, rigorous screening, and an exceptional candidate experience at every stage
Drive offer strategy, compensation alignment, and closing processes in partnership with Talent Acquisition leadership and HR Business Partners
Analyze recruiting metrics and leverage data insights to refine sourcing strategies, reduce time-to-hire, and improve pipeline health
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvements across the Talent Acquisition organization
Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of full-lifecycle technical recruiting experience (or 8+ years of equivalent practical recruiting experience in lieu of a degree)
Demonstrated track record of successfully sourcing and hiring specialized engineering or technical talent in competitive markets
Expertise in candidate sourcing strategies, including direct search, Boolean syntax, and talent mapping
Strong stakeholder management skills with proven ability to advise and influence hiring managers at all organizational levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and process execution
Experience recruiting within aerospace, aviation, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing industries
Hands-on experience using iCIMS or similar enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Proven ability to thrive in a rapid-growth, engineering-centric environment with evolving priorities
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $125,900 - $173,100/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of full-lifecycle technical recruiting experience, or 8+ years of equivalent practical recruiting experience in lieu of a degree
- Track record of sourcing and hiring specialized engineering or technical talent in competitive markets
- Expertise in candidate sourcing strategies, including direct search, Boolean syntax, and talent mapping
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise and influence hiring managers at all organizational levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and process execution
- Experience recruiting within aerospace, aviation, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing industries
- Hands-on experience using iCIMS or similar enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems
- Ability to thrive in a rapid-growth, engineering-centric environment with evolving priorities
Joby Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Joby Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Joby Aviation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing perks are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including free daily meals and access to an on-site gym. These amenities are portrayed as reducing day-to-day costs and friction, making the overall rewards feel richer for some roles and sites.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as comprehensive, including a 401(k) plan with a company match. Ownership-oriented savings options like an ESPP are also included alongside retirement benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is a prominent component of total rewards through RSUs and an ESPP, making upside potential a core part of compensation design. This structure is framed as especially attractive when equity is valued as part of overall pay competitiveness.
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What We Do
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. With up to 150 miles of range and the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
