Technical Recruiter

About the Position

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. We are developing Physical AI - real-world robots for industries like food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, making complex physical operations more reliable, scalable, and productive.

We are seeking 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, and Mining functions - from sourcing to closing top-tier Hardware engineering talent.
• Build Specialized Talent Pipelines: Proactively source passive candidates with specialized experience in Hardware, Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware engineering.
• Partner with Hiring Leaders: Collaborate directly with Hardware engineering leadership 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 all hardware job profiles.
• Deep Technical Understanding: Ability to speak fluidly with engineers and hiring managers about complex Hardware domain challenges.
• 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 $100,000-$170,000 per year.
• Equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Pet insurance discount.
• Time Off policies.

About the Company

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. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team-so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

Ready to Join Us?

This role is based in our San Francisco or Mountain View office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

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