Technical Recruiter

Scotts Valley, CA Temporary $50.00 - $75.00/hr

Onsite Job Description Technical Recruiter Location:

Santa Cruz, CA Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 1st

Shift Pay:

$50-$75/hour + Performance Incentives About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to support hiring efforts across engineering and technology teams. This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent, including Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and other engineering professionals. The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands technical skill sets, and excels at building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical positions

Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, technical requirements, and workforce planning goals

Source active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, professional organizations, and other recruiting channels

Conduct candidate screenings to evaluate technical experience, qualifications, and overall fit

Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the hiring process

Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance

Provide hiring managers with market insights, candidate availability trends, and compensation guidance

Build relationships within engineering and technical communities to expand talent networks

Maintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate records within the ATS

Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and company policies Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience

3+ years of recruiting experience focused on engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, or other technical disciplines

Proven success sourcing and recruiting passive technical talent

Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and sourcing tools

Ability to understand technical job requirements and communicate effectively with engineering professionals

Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage multiple open requisitions and competing priorities Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting software, hardware, embedded systems, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or cloud engineering professionals

Previous agency recruiting experience supporting technical clients

Knowledge of engineering technologies, development methodologies, and technical assessment processes

Experience recruiting within startup, technology, or advanced manufacturing environments Compensation & Benefits $50-$75/hour plus performance-based incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match, where applicable

Professional development and career growth opportunities Today If you are passionate about recruiting top engineering talent and enjoy partnering with hiring leaders to build high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply. Join a growing organization and make an impact by helping attract and hire exceptional technical talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference:

JN -092026-430872