Senior Tech Recruiter: Engineering Talent for Mobility

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a Senior Technical Recruiter to identify, attract, and hire top-tier engineering talent for our software and hardware teams. You will partner with hiring managers to craft effective strategies, build pipelines, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience, aligning with our culture and mission.

You will leverage your deep understanding of engineering roles to assess technical expertise, drive full lifecycle recruitment, and support a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of deep experience in technical recruiting, with a focus on software, mechanical and/or electrical engineering roles.
• Proven ability to source and engage top-tier engineering talent.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines such as software and vehicle systems, mechanical design, and electrical hardware.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Passion for Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’s mission and commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define hiring needs and develop tailored recruiting strategies for software, mechanical, and electrical engineering roles.
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates specializing in a variety of software and hardware engineering disciplines.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines, in close strategic partnership with our sourcing team, through outbound sourcing, networking, and engagement with diverse candidate pools.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams, while adhering to all requirements of the hiring process, including all policies and SOPs.
• Conduct technical screenings to evaluate candidates’ expertise in software, mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Partner with the People Team and hiring managers to ensure alignment with Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’s culture and values.
• Build and maintain accurate data reporting and utilize data‑driven insights to refine recruitment strategies and optimize hiring processes.
• Represent Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies at industry events, career fairs, and networking opportunities to build the company’s employer brand.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate assessment

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a Senior Technical Recruiter to identify, attract, and hire top-tier engineering talent for our software and hardware teams. You will partner with hiring managers to craft effective strategies, build pipelines, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience, aligning with our culture and mission.

You will leverage your deep understanding of engineering roles to assess technical expertise, drive full lifecycle recruitment, and support a fast-paced,