Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
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The Sr. Technical Recruiter will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent across the organization. You will partner closely with engineering and technical leaders to build high-performing teams and drive hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role requires a strong executor with deep experience in technical recruiting, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of closing highly competitive candidates.
What You’ll Do- Partner with hiring managers across engineering and technical teams to understand hiring needs, technical requirements, and team dynamics
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent across software, infrastructure, data, and related domains
- Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interview management, and offer negotiation
- Build and maintain strong pipelines of technical candidates for both current and future hiring needs
- Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, evaluating both technical capability and alignment with company values
- Provide market insights on talent trends, compensation, and competitive landscape to inform hiring decisions
- Deliver a high-quality candidate experience with clear communication and strong process execution
- Track recruiting activity, funnel metrics, and hiring outcomes to continuously improve performance
- 3+ years of technical recruiting experience in a startup or in-house environment
- Proven success hiring for technical roles (e.g., software engineering, infrastructure, SRE, data, security, etc.)
- Strong ability to partner with and influence engineering leaders and technical stakeholders
- Solid understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and hiring landscapes
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to assess technical talent and calibrate effectively with hiring teams
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches in a fast-paced environment
- Data-driven mindset with a focus on delivering results
This role will require consistent on-site presence at our office in Santa Clara / San Jose, with an expectation of 4 days per week in office.
Additional InformationPlease note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We foster a pay-for-performance culture and reward contributions that support the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay between $100,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Skills Required
- 3+ years of technical recruiting experience in a startup or in-house environment
- Proven success hiring for technical roles
- Strong ability to partner with and influence engineering leaders
- Solid understanding of technical roles and hiring landscapes
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to assess technical talent effectively
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple searches
- Data-driven mindset with a focus on results
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
