Recruiter at Apple Cupertino, CA

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 201,100 - 302,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Discretionary RSUs

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Product discounts

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino, CA seeks a seasoned Recruiter to elevate the hiring experience for design and technical talent. The role emphasizes sourcing, screening with warmth, and managing the full candidate journey from initial outreach to offers.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of proven ability to source and hire top design candidates. The position embraces a hospitality‑forward, high‑touch environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years proven ability to source and hire top design candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thoughtful research and sourcing for design and technical talent.
• Lead screening conversations and in‑person interviews with warmth and precision.
• Manage the full candidate journey—from first outreach through offer negotiations—with care and discretion.
• Host candidates and guests with a hospitality mindset: plan interview days, attend dinners and offsites.
• Maintain and expand a global network of creative professionals and design leaders, focusing on building inclusive and diverse pipelines.
• Represent the team externally through industry events, portfolio reviews, and tailored outreach.
• Create and present keynotes, lead design‑led review conversations.

Skills

Sourcing talent

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruiter – Cupertino, CA

Corporate Functions

Recruiter job at Apple. The Human Interface Design Team seeks a seasoned recruiter who brings a deep sense of hospitality to the hiring experience. This role is based in Cupertino and requires a high degree of attention to detail and care in every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thoughtful research and sourcing for design and technical talent.
• Lead screening conversations and in‑person interviews with warmth and precision.
• Manage the full candidate journey—from first outreach through offer negotiations—with care and discretion.
• Host candidates and guests with a hospitality mindset: plan interview days, attend dinners and offsites.
• Maintain and expand a global network of creative professionals and design leaders, focusing on building inclusive and diverse pipelines.
• Represent the team externally through industry events, portfolio reviews, and tailored outreach.
• Create and present keynotes, lead design‑led review conversations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years proven ability to source and hire top design candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in high‑touch, hospitality‑forward environments.
• Intellectually curious with a refined, research‑driven approach to uncovering exceptional talent.
• Acute attention to nuance and detail.
• Comfortable balancing administrative, logistical, and strategic tasks.
• Aesthetic awareness and high standards for quality, culture fit, and craft.
• Proven ability to consistently deliver and exceed expectations.
• Self‑directed yet collaborative, comfortable taking initiative and supporting others.
• Thrives in ambiguity; adaptable, poised, and flexible in dynamic environments.
• Clear, thoughtful communicator—written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Pay & Benefits

Base pay range: $201,100 – $302,800. Pay is determined within this range based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become shareholders through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs, receive discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and purchase Apple stock at a discount under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses related to career advancement.

EEO Statement

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E‑Verify program where required by law.

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug‑free workplace.

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Applicants in San Francisco should review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines. In Massachusetts, it is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.