Technical Recruiter

Technical RecruiterMatX is on a mission to make the world's best AI models run as efficiently as possible—accelerating global progress in AI quality and accessibility. We are building cutting-edge AI infrastructure at the intersection of hardware and software, and our team is growing quickly.We are seeking a Technical Recruiter with deep experience in technical recruiting and a strong understanding of the hardware and/or AI landscape. This role will play a critical part in scaling our teams by owning key stages of the hiring process, delivering an exceptional candidate experience, and driving performance through reporting key metrics for talent acquisition to senior leadership and hiring teams.This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, partners effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and brings both rigor and empathy to recruiting. You will have a direct impact on company growth and will help shape recruiting processes as MatX continues to scale.What You'll Do HereOwn full-cycle recruiting activities, including outbound sourcing, resume review, and initial phone screens to assess technical skills, experience, and alignmentCollaborate on the development of recruiting strategies and implement to identify, source, and hire top technical talent, with a focus on system hardware, silicon, and software rolesHire for specialized hardware engineering roles supporting AI silicon, including RTL and microarchitecture design, verification, physical design, and SoC/power architecture.Partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, required skills, and role-specific qualificationsBuild and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and long-term candidate relationship buildingAdapt quickly to shifting hiring priorities in a dynamic, high-growth startup environmentProvide regular, data-driven updates to leadership on pipeline metrics and candidate progressHave a proven track record of scaling and building diverse and high-performing teamsEnsure timely, clear, and thoughtful communication with candidates throughout the early hiring stagesEnsure a world-class, professional, and highly responsive journey for every candidateWho You AreBachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications in relevant Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources/Organizational Behavior, or a related field, with equivalent practical experience3-5 years of experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, ideally supporting hardware, systems, or AI-focused teams in a highly competitive market at early-stage companies (Seed-Series B)Comfortable hiring for specialized hardware and architecture roles supporting AI silicon, including SoC/power architects, RTL/microarchitecture engineers, and verification specialistsPrior experience recruiting in startup or high-growth environments, and can quickly ramp upPrior experience with high volume recruiting (e.g., filling 25 roles per quarter)Proven track record of hiring high-impact technical talentStrong working knowledge of Ashby or similar applicant tracking systemsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized with strong attention to detailThis is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week on Tuesday through ThursdayBonus Points If You HavePrevious experience or training as an engineer or a technical background that enhances your recruiting effectivenessHave experience partnering with engineers and hiring talent who work on LLMsExperience recruiting within the hardware, AI, or deep tech spaceStrong interest in AI technologies and trends, with a desire to continue learning in this domainCompensationThe US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.$180,000 - $400,000 + equityWhat We OfferTime off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote workHealth: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively.Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty's or via our reimbursement systemCommute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value mostCell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifiMental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.AI Resources: Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivityAs part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.