Technical Recruiter

About the Position

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

We are looking for a Technical Recruiter to join our team in San Francisco, CA. If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

Responsibilities

• Drive Full-Cycle Recruiting: Lead end-to-end recruitment across Autonomous Vehicles, Transportation, Engineering, and Product Management functions-from sourcing to closing top-tier talent.
• Build Specialized Talent Pipelines: Proactively source passive candidates with specialized experience in robotics, deep learning, AV software stack, and mobility hardware.
• Partner with Hiring Leaders: Collaborate directly with engineering and product leadership in San Francisco to scope critical roles, refine technical requirements, and align hiring goals.
• Manage Candidate Experience: Deliver a high-touch, transparent interview journey that reflects our company culture and technical vision.
• Analyze & Iterate: Use data and candidate pipeline metrics to optimize search strategies and reduce time-to-hire in a highly competitive market.

Requirements

• 3+ Years of Technical Recruiting: Proven experience sourcing and closing talent across software, hardware, or product management roles (AV, robotics, or mobility sector experience strongly preferred).
• Deep Technical Understanding: Ability to speak fluidly with engineers and PMs about complex domain challenges in autonomous systems and transport tech.
• San Francisco Bay Area Market Expertise: Established network and strong understanding of the local Bay Area tech talent landscape.
• Creative Sourcing Capability: Track record of leveraging non-traditional candidate channels to engage hard-to-find passive talent.
• Data-Driven & Collaborative Mindset: Analytical approach to recruitment metrics paired with strong communication skills to advise hiring managers effectively.

We Offer

• Competitive base salary range of $120,000 - $170,000 per year.
• Equity awards.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options.
• 401(k).
• Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan.
• Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday.

About the Company

Atoms is building Physical AI- real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time-bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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