Senior Technical Recruiter, Robotics and Hardware

Treeswift; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Life insurance and disability coverage

16 weeks parental leave

Flexible, unlimited PTO

401(k) retirement savings plan

Free OneMedical membership

Commuter benefits

Snacks and team lunches

Job summary

Treeswift is seeking a Senior Recruiter to own hiring for our Hardware and Robotics organization as we scale. You'll partner directly with our Head of Hardware to build the team designing and deploying the sensor systems at the core of our product.

You’ll recruit across electrical engineering, embedded systems, firmware, mechanical engineering, robotics, sensor integration, perception, and systems engineering. You know the hardtech ecosystem and how to attract talent who weren't looking.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting across hardware and robotics.
• In-house experience at a high-growth hardware/robotics startup preferred.
• Strong sourcer who can engage passive talent beyond inbound activity.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into compelling candidate experiences.
• Thrives in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Hardware and Robotics searches from scoping to close.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and move searches forward.
• Build proactive pipelines through LinkedIn, referrals, and technical communities for hard-to-find talent.
• Flex into embedded searches when priorities shift.
• Drive an excellent candidate experience from first touch through offer.
• Contribute to interview structure, evaluation frameworks, and offer strategy.
• Represent Treeswift's brand and mission to every candidate.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent sourcing

Stakeholder management

Hardware/Robotics hiring

Candidate experience

LinkedIn sourcing

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

About Treeswift

In the face of rising threats, increasing pressure on affordability, and unprecedented demand for power, Treeswift empowers energy companies to modernize their field work to meet the growth and challenges ahead.

About Treeswift

In the face of rising threats, increasing pressure on affordability, and unprecedented demand for power, Treeswift empowers energy companies to modernize their field work to meet the growth and challenges ahead. We build physical AI for the field worker: whether on foot or in a vehicle, our technology is an ironman suit for engineers, linemen, and vegetation crews: same worker, same boots on the ground, now operating at 10x productivity. Our platform is powered by cutting edge hardware, sensors (LiDAR, camera, etc…), AI and software designed to revolutionize work in the toughest environments. Since our first pilot with a utility in June 2024, we've grown fast, now working with three of the five largest utilities in the US. To date, our technology has enabled our customers to reduce wildfire risk, regulatory and outage risk from vegetation, avoid delays and cost overruns in new construction, and accelerate recovery from severe storms. To tackle this challenge, we are bringing together a team of mission-driven experts with deep industry experience in robotics (Penn, Caltech, CMU) and enterprise software development (Palantir, Stripe, Oracle, MongoDB). We have raised funding from leading investors including Penny Pritzker's Inspired Capital. We are headquartered in midtown Manhattan, with additional offices in San Francisco and Philadelphia. Our growth is only accelerating. We're looking for deeply curious and highly ambitious people who want to have a real world impact. Come build the future of (field) work with us.

The Position

Treeswift is looking for a Senior Recruiter to join our Recruiting team and own hiring for our Hardware and Robotics organization as we scale. You'll partner directly with our Head of Hardware to build the team designing and deploying the sensor systems at the core of our product. You'll recruit across electrical engineering, embedded systems, firmware, mechanical engineering, robotics, sensor integration, perception, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, and field robotics. This is a senior individual contributor role built around one core strength: you know the hardtech ecosystem inside and out, and you know how to get people who weren't looking to consider Treeswift. That instinct is what will set the bar for how we attract this high-impact talent as the team grows.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Hardware and Robotics searches from role scoping and sourcing strategy through close
• Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements, calibrate on candidates, and move searches forward with speed and clarity
• Build proactive candidate pipelines through LinkedIn, referrals, technical communities, and other creative sourcing channels for hard-to-find hardware and robotics talent - this is not just a reactive inbound role
• You are a specialist in this area but can also flex into embedded searches within engineering as priorities shift or the business.
• Drive an excellent candidate experience from first touch through offer - keeping candidates engaged, informed, and excited about Treeswift
• Contribute to how we evolve our recruiting practices: interview structure, evaluation frameworks, offer strategy, and beyond
• Represent Treeswift's brand and mission to every candidate you interact with and be able to sell the Hardware vision

Who You Are

• You have 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across hardware and robotics
• In-house experience at a high-growth hardware or robotics startup preferred; agency background welcome if paired with in-house experience
• You can hold your own in conversations with hardware and robotics leaders about what "great" looks like for a given role
• You're a strong sourcer who doesn't wait for inbound. You know how to find and engage hardware and robotics talent who aren't actively looking, including in niche or specialized technical communities
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into compelling candidate experiences.
• You've worked in fast-moving environments where priorities shift and processes are still being built - and you've thrived in that ambiguity rather than been slowed down by it
• You already know where exceptional hardware engineers work, and you understand which robotics companies produce strong systems engineers.
• You know how to map organizations, identify breakout talent, and recruit people before they're actively looking.
• You can speak to the talent, technical approach, and trajectory of companies like Skydio, Anduril, Zipline, Figure, Dexterity, Boston Dynamics, Shield AI, Tesla Optimus, Rivian, Amazon Robotics, and Meta Reality Labs.

What We Value

• Mission first. We value team members who are focused on working towards the best outcomes for the customer and the business.
• Curiosity. We are constantly learning – from each other and from our customers.. We aren't afraid to learn we were wrong in the process and adapt our approach accordingly.
• Ownership mindset. If you see an opportunity for improvement, run with it. We believe that good ideas can come from anywhere, no matter your role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to support all new parents
• Flexible, unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Free OneMedical membership
• Commuter benefits
• Snacks, goodies, and team lunches provided twice a week to keep you fueled and connected with your colleagues.

Location: NY or SF

The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 per year. Total compensation for this position is determined by skills, qualifications, relevant work experience, location, and other factors. This salary estimate excludes the value of any potential bonuses; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives. This information is provided per the New York City Human Rights Law. Please note that the range provided is applicable only to New York City-based applicants. Base compensation may vary if the work location is outside of New York City.

Treeswift is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Treeswift is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.