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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Aug 21, 2026
Salary
$98,400–$147,600 a year
Full-time

Senior Technical Recruiter

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, execution-focused Senior Technical Recruiter to help support hiring across some of the company’s most critical software engineering organizations. This person will partner closely with senior recruiters and sourcers to help build, manage, and move pipelines for highly specialized technical roles across areas such as Autonomy, Robotics, Embedded Software, Perception, Planning, Controls, Infrastructure, and related engineering domains.

This role is designed for someone who has built a strong foundation in recruiting and wants to deepen their technical recruiting experience.

The ideal candidate is organized, curious, responsive, and comfortable operating in a…

Job responsibilities

  • Partner closely with senior recruiters to support hiring for Software Engineering, Autonomy, Robotics, Embedded Software, Infrastructure, Machine Learning, and related technical roles
  • Help manage candidate pipelines from initial outreach through interview stages, ensuring candidates continue moving through the process
  • Conduct recruiter screens and help assess candidate experience, motivations, and alignment with role requirements
  • Partner with sourcers and senior recruiters to build strong pipelines for difficult-to-find technical talent
  • Support proactive sourcing and candidate engagement across aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, AI/ML, and adjacent industries
  • Coordinate closely with hiring managers and recruiting partners to maintain strong communication and quickly resolve pipeline blockers
  • Maintain strong operational rigor across pipeline management, ATS accuracy, candidate follow-up, and recruiting data
  • Deliver a responsive, high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruiting process

Job requirements

  • 4+ years of recruiting experience , ideally with exposure to technical or engineering roles
  • Experience supporting software engineering, technical, or other complex searches
  • Experience managing candidate pipelines and working across multiple open roles at once
  • Strong sourcing, candidate engagement, or recruiter screening experience
  • Interest in developing deeper expertise in software engineering and highly technical talent markets
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers
  • Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize competing needs and maintain urgency in a fast-paced environment

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