Technical Recruiter – Software

The role

You will own full-cycle technical recruiting for software and product engineering roles that support satellite platforms, mission operations, ground systems and product development. You will work closely with hiring managers to find and attract engineering talent.

What you will do

• Own the full recruiting process from sourcing to offer for specialized software positions
• Partner with hiring managers to identify, engage and attract engineering talent
• Source proactively, including passive candidates
• Translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies
• Conduct phone screens and assess technical alignment
• Manage candidate communication through the full interview lifecycle
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche technical positions
• Pitch Loft's mission, culture and technical challenges to candidates
• Keep accurate, up-to-date pipelines in the ATS
• Provide market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with a focus on software and product engineering
• Proactive sourcing skills, including LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced Boolean search
• Experience recruiting across frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, software integration, test infrastructure and distributed systems
• Understanding of software engineering concepts and technologies, including Python, APIs, Git, Docker, CI/CD, automated testing, Linux and cloud systems
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into sourcing strategies
• Familiarity with recruiting for specialized environments such as embedded C/C++, RTOS, secure web applications, satellite operations, flight dynamics or AI/ML
• Experience building talent pipelines for competitive, niche technical positions
• Experience conducting phone screens and managing candidate communication
• Proficiency with ATS tools (Lever preferred)
• Collaborative mindset and ability to partner with hiring managers and the internal recruiting team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting in space, satellite, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems or deep-tech
• Direct experience recruiting for mission-control software, satellite ground systems, flight software, embedded systems or AI/ML engineering
• Experience recruiting internationally, particularly US and European technical talent markets
• Prior work with startup or high-growth technology companies
• Background in agency recruiting or managing multiple specialized searches at once
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR and compliance considerations for US space and defense hiring
• Skill at using LinkedIn to build employer brand and attract niche talent
• Comfort reporting on recruiting metrics, pipeline health and sourcing performance

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Fully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off and 12 paid holidays
• HSA with employer contribution, FSAs and commuter benefits
• Carrot Fertility, One Medical and a free Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) and equity
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Annual company off-site and regular social events
• International exposure to the team in France
• Relocation assistance when applicable

Before you apply

• Attach a copy of your resume in English

About the company

Loft provides governments, companies and research institutions with an end-to-end way to deploy missions in orbit, founded in 2017. It has flown more than 30 missions and is growing its fleet toward 30 satellites by 2027.