Staff Software Recruiter - Autonomy & Robotics

Shieldai

San Mateo (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Shield AI is seeking a highly strategic Staff Software Recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting for complex software engineering roles focused on autonomy, robotics, perception, and embedded software. You will partner with engineering leadership to shape hiring strategy, drive workforce planning, and build scalable pipelines in a high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings, closing senior technical talent while balancing speed, quality, and stakeholder partnership.

Qualifications

10+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience for software roles.
Proven success recruiting software engineers and specialized technical talento.
Partner with senior engineering leadership on hiring strategy and workforce planning.
Manage multiple complex searches with strong outcomes and data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized software engineering roles.
Build proactive sourcing strategies across aerospace, robotics, AI/ML, and related domains.
Advise leadership on market trends, compensation competitiveness, and hiring risks.
Drive pipeline health, data accuracy, and transparent stakeholder updates.
Mentor junior recruiters and sourcers to raise organizational standards.