Talent Engineer: Scaling Elite Talent

The Boring Company; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Equity for permanent employees

Job summary

The Boring Company in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a full-time Talent Engineer to own the complete hiring process from system design through candidate closure. You will build scalable recruiting systems and lead creative sourcing channels beyond LinkedIn.

Join a startup-minded team that values initiative, rapid execution, and exceptional people, with a focus on identifying top talent for rapid growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree is required.
• Experience thriving in startups or high-growth environments.
• Experience with referrals and recruiting contributions.

Responsibilities

• Own the full hiring process from system design through candidate closure.
• Develop creative sourcing channels beyond LinkedIn, including referrals, event networking, hosted competitions, and targeted online communities.
• Start every hiring need by asking: “Who are the absolute best people in the world for this role?” then build and execute end-to-end systems to identify, engage, and attract them.
• Exercise strong judgment to recognize excellence across technical and non-technical domains.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing strategies

Relationship building

Communication skills

Interviewing

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

The Boring Company in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a full-time Talent Engineer to own the complete hiring process from system design through candidate closure. You will build scalable recruiting systems and lead creative sourcing channels beyond LinkedIn.

Join a startup-minded team that values initiative, rapid execution, and exceptional people, with a focus on identifying top talent for rapid growth and impact.