Picogrid

Technical Recruiter

El Segundo, CA · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 43 days ago

DevOpsProcurementRecruitingLeadershipOrganizational Skills

About the role

This role sits at the intersection of technical recruiting and people operations, and will be foundational to how Picogrid's engineering team grows.

Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and operational roles (hardware, software, systems, and field).
Partner with leadership to define hiring needs and build role profiles.
Design and optimize recruiting processes from sourcing to interviews to offers.
Build and manage Picogrid's talent pipeline for critical roles.
Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world.
You'll own the full engineering recruiting funnel-from sourcing and outreach to closing-while building the internal systems that will scale our technical organization.

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years focused on software and hardware technical recruiting.
Proven ability to source and close top technical talent in competitive markets.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Proven ability to thrive in resource-constrained, high-ambiguity, and fast-paced environments.
Familiarity with the defense technology landscape, including an understanding of procurement cycles, ITAR/EAR compliance, and the specific challenges of mission-critical systems.
Hands-on experience designing and optimizing full-cycle recruiting processes, including ATS configuration and implementing reporting metrics.
Ability to understand complex technical requirements for roles like Backend SWEs, DevOps, and EEs, and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
Experience leveraging talent data (e.g., market trends, diversity metrics) to guide sourcing strategy and influence hiring manager decision-making.
401(k) with employer matching
Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette

Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company
Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
Paid parental leave for both parents

Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security.
Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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