Senior Technical Recruiter

The role

You will identify, attract, and hire engineering talent for technical teams. You will partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and build talent pipelines.

What you will do

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates in software, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through outbound sourcing and networking.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Conduct technical screenings for engineering principles.
• Partner with the People Team and hiring managers to ensure culture alignment.
• Build and maintain accurate data reporting to optimize hiring processes.
• Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and networking opportunities.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., Human Resources, Business, Engineering).
• 5+ years of deep experience in technical recruiting, with a focus on software, mechanical and/or electrical engineering roles.
• Proven ability to source and engage top-tier engineering talent through various channels.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines such as software and vehicle systems, mechanical design, and electrical hardware.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Passion for Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’s mission and commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company performance bonus program
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders addressing electric vehicle challenges through technology. They focus on operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, and connectivity solutions.