This isn’t your typical recruiting role—it’s dynamic, immersive, and deeply rewarding. We’re building breakthrough technology that bridges multiple engineering disciplines: mechanical systems, hardware, AI, computer vision, process, design, production, and manufacturing. Every hire matters, and our standards are high—but they’re fair, clearly defined, and rooted in first principles.
We’re looking for a technically fluent recruiter who can engage confidently across domains—someone who can speak the language of engineers, understand how different disciplines intersect, and communicate the complexity and excitement of what we’re building. You’ll be embedded in the work: onsite with our teams, learning how our systems operate, and helping top engineering talent see the impact they can make here. We operate as one integrated team—collaboration, curiosity, and adaptability are key.
As a Contract Technical Recruiter, you’ll drive full-cycle recruiting for our core technical teams—spanning mechanical and electrical design, AI/ML and modeling, materials development, and production/manufacturing engineering. This is a 6-month contract role with the potential to transition into a full-time position as the team continues to grow. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers and interviewers to execute high-quality searches, maintain strong candidate pipelines, and help build the multidisciplinary foundation of a company that’s redefining how things are made.
This role may be based out of either office location, Emeryville or Santa Clara, California.
- Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across multiple engineering domains—mechanical, electrical, embedded systems, AI/ML, materials, and manufacturing—from kickoff through close.
- Develop creative sourcing strategies that reach exceptional, often passive, technical talent from leading engineering and technology companies.
- Collaborate with engineers to learn the technology, understand the challenges, and authentically communicate our mission to candidates.
- Maintain clear, consistent communication to deliver a high-quality candidate experience from first touch to offer.
- Share standout talent and collaborate across the recruiting team by contributing to shared pipelines and feedback loops that drive transparency, teamwork, and company-wide hiring success.
- Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and metrics to increase speed, quality, and candidate engagement.
- Jump in where needed—whether it’s refining a pitch, sourcing for a new function, or helping a teammate close a critical hire—this is a collaborative startup environment where adaptability matters.
- 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across technical or engineering disciplines, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth environment (startup experience preferred).
- A proven ability to engage and hire top engineering talent across multiple domains (mechanical, process, device design, software, AI/ML, or manufacturing).
- First-principles recruiting mindset — you question assumptions, dig into the “why” behind role needs, and design sourcing and evaluation strategies from the ground up rather than relying solely on precedent.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing sourcing strategies that attract and engage passive talent.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse, Lever, or Ashby.
- Strong closing skills—you drive the process end-to-end with persistence, judgment, and finesse.
- A high degree of judgment and ability to operate autonomously while knowing when to collaborate or escalate.
- A genuine curiosity for complex technology—you ask questions, dig in, and build fluency in what our teams are developing.
- A collaborative mindset—you thrive in a team-driven recruiting culture that values shared wins and open communication.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with attention to tone, clarity, and detail.
- Strong multitasking skills—you can balance multiple searches while maintaining a high bar for quality and candidate experience.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience).
- Availability to be on-site in Emeryville or Santa Clara, 1-2 days a week, working side-by-side with engineers and hiring managers.
The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.
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What We Do
Atomic Machines is redefining humanity’s relationship with matter. We see a future where our tools will allow us to reorganize matter at the atomic level at will, where we will go from bits to atoms for any object or machine that can be designed in alignment with physical laws. We have begun our journey with the development of a robotic manufacturing platform capable of making an entirely new class of micro-electromechanical (MEMS) devices. We are well funded and have exceptionally strong product/market fit and a clear go-to-market path for the device we will make first with our platform. Our platform breaks traditional manufacturing paradigms and constraints, enabling inexpensive rapid prototyping as well as large scale manufacturing with highly compelling economics.
Joining forces with us means becoming part of an incredibly talented, inventive and passionate multi-disciplinary team working on a massive world-changing mission. You will have the opportunity to help define the company from its early days. You’ll be challenged to learn and grow as a builder and a leader as the company itself grows rapidly. And you will receive significant equity compensation - you’ll truly be a company owner and benefit financially from our overall success.
