Technical Recruiter – Software

The role

You will own full-cycle recruiting for specialized software and product engineering roles that support Loft's satellite platforms, mission operations, ground systems and product development. You will work closely with hiring managers to find and attract engineering talent in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.

What you will do

• Own the full recruiting process from sourcing to offer for software positions
• Partner with hiring managers to identify, engage and attract engineering talent
• Source passive candidates on LinkedIn Recruiter using advanced Boolean search
• Translate complex technical requirements into sourcing strategies
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche technical roles
• Pitch Loft's mission, culture and technical challenges to specialized candidates
• Conduct phone screens, assess technical fit and manage candidate communication
• Maintain accurate pipelines in the ATS
• Provide market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, focused on software and product engineering
• Proactive sourcing experience, including LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced Boolean search
• Experience recruiting frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, integration, test infrastructure and distributed systems talent
• Understanding of Python, APIs, Git, Docker, CI/CD, automated testing, Linux and cloud systems
• Ability to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies for mission-control, ground, telemetry, payload and automation software
• Ability to build talent pipelines for highly competitive, niche technical positions
• Experience conducting phone screens and managing candidates through the full interview lifecycle
• Proficiency with ATS tools
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work 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, satellite ground, flight software, embedded or AI/ML roles
• Experience recruiting internationally, especially US and European technical markets
• Prior work with startup or high-growth technology companies
• Agency recruiting background or experience running multiple specialized searches at once
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR and compliance for US space and defense hiring
• Skill using LinkedIn to build employer brand and attract niche talent
• Comfort reporting on recruiting metrics and pipeline health

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave 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 your resume in English, as it will be reviewed across offices

About the company

Loft provides governments, companies and research institutions with an end-to-end way to deploy missions in orbit, from integration and launch to operations. Founded in 2017, it has flown more than 30 missions and is growing its fleet to 30 satellites by 2027.