Technical Recruiter for Mission-Critical Talent

UNKNOWN; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health coverage

Equity grants

401(k)

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Saildrone in Alameda, CA is seeking a Recruiter to join our People team. You will source, attract, and engage top talent across technical and professional roles to meet current and future hiring needs, with a focus on building strong candidate relationships and a high-touch experience.

As a systems thinker, you will partner with hiring managers across departments, refine recruiting workflows, and leverage AI tools to accelerate outreach while maintaining data hygiene in our Greenhouse ATS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of in-house recruiting experience, startup experience required.
• Proficient with Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience sourcing for engineering roles and technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with HRIS tools and AI-driven workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers across all departments to understand staffing needs and job specifications.
• Proactively source, attract, and engage candidates using various channels, including AI-assisted talent discovery platforms, social media, employee referrals, and specialized talent pools.
• Screen candidate resumes, applications, and qualifications in partnership with hiring teams.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate capabilities, experience, and cultural fit.
• Schedule and coordinate manager interviews while managing all candidate communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Track candidate feedback, status, and recruiting metrics accurately within our ATS (Greenhouse).
• Champion and refine recruiting workflows, acting as a systems thinker who can independently follow, execute, and continuously improve defined processes with minimal instruction.
• Deliver a positive, high-touch candidate experience through timely feedback, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.
• Promote and represent Saildrone's employer brand using modern generative AI tools to craft personalized, compelling outreach that positions the company as a top place to work.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

System thinking

AI in recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Google Workspace

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Saildrone in Alameda, CA is seeking a Recruiter to join our People team. You will source, attract, and engage top talent across technical and professional roles to meet current and future hiring needs, with a focus on building strong candidate relationships and a high-touch experience.

As a systems thinker, you will partner with hiring managers across departments, refine recruiting workflows, and leverage AI tools to accelerate outreach while maintaining data hygiene in our Greenhouse ATS.