Technical Recruiter: Scaling AI & Robotics Teams

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, actively hiring a Technical Recruiter to attract top talent for Commercial and other technical/operational functions. The role supports high‑volume hiring across Mechanical, Manufacturing, Software, AI, Controls, SI&T and beyond as needs evolve.

Ideal candidates will manage large pipelines, build diverse candidate pools, and partner with hiring managers to deliver fast, tailored recruitment strategies while maintaining Figure's

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience recruiting for technical and/or operational roles
• Proven ability to pivot quickly between different hiring functions
• Proven success in sourcing passive candidates and building a diverse talent pipeline
• Proficiency with recruitment tools (Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter)

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple concurrent requisitions spanning Commercial and other technical/operational functions (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Software, AI, Controls, SI&T, etc.), sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates at volume
• Build and maintain a diverse and robust candidate pipeline through direct sourcing, networking, and leveraging recruitment platforms
• Partner with hiring managers across multiple functions simultaneously to understand each team's specific needs and provide tailored, fast-adapting recruitment strategies
• Quickly ramp up on new functional areas as hiring priorities shift, applying strong foundational sourcing and screening skills across unfamiliar technical domains
• Track, analyze, and leverage key recruiting metrics across all supported functions to continuously optimize the recruitment process and meet aggressive hiring goals
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout all stages, reflecting Figure's values and fostering long-term engagement
• Drive improvements to the technical interview process, ensuring timely communication and feedback between candidates and hiring teams
• Support seamless onboarding for new hires, collaborating with People and technical teams to ensure a smooth transition into the company

Job description

Figure is an AI robotics company based in San Jose, CA, actively hiring a Technical Recruiter to attract top talent for Commercial and other technical/operational functions. The role supports high‑volume hiring across Mechanical, Manufacturing, Software, AI, Controls, SI&T and beyond as needs evolve.

Ideal candidates will manage large pipelines, build diverse candidate pools, and partner with hiring managers to deliver fast, tailored recruitment strategies while maintaining Figure's