Startup Recruiter

Startup Recruiter

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing processes and a materials library that are inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It unlocks MEMS manufacturing not only for device classes that could never be produced by semiconductor methods, but also for entirely new categories. Furthermore, this digital platform is fully programmable in the way 3D printing is digital—but whereas 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the Matter Compiler™ technology platform is a multi-process, multi-material system: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—made possible only through the Matter Compiler™ technology platform—that we will be unveiling to the world soon. Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.

About the Role

We're looking for a recruiter who is excellent at the fundamentals: finding the right people, getting them to respond, keeping them engaged, and closing great hires. You'll work across technical and non-technical roles at a high-bar, fast-moving startup — partnering closely with hiring managers and owning the search from first outreach through offer.

What You'll Do

• Read a job description and quickly identify, source, and reach out to the most relevant candidates in the market.
• Write compelling outreach messages that earn responses from passive candidates and generate genuine interest in Atomic Machines.
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience — keeping candidates informed, sharing and gathering feedback throughout the process, and treating every interaction as a reflection of the company.
• Keep hiring managers updated on pipeline status and surface challenges early so the search strategy can adapt.
• Recognize when the role scope or candidate profile needs to shift based on market realities — and bring that perspective to the hiring manager proactively.
• Solicit referrals and activate hiring managers as active sourcing partners, not just approvers.
• Apply a high bar consistently when evaluating candidates, using first-principles thinking rather than pattern-matching on pedigree.

What You'll Need

• Prior experience recruiting for technical roles at a technical company.
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates through targeted, personalized outreach — not post-and-pray.
• Strong written communication skills — your messages get replies.
• A track record of keeping candidates warm and informed throughout a process, with clear and proactive communication.
• The judgment to recognize when a search isn't working and the confidence to recommend a course correction.
• Experience working closely with hiring managers as a true partner — looping them in on pipeline health, pulling in referrals, and aligning on what great looks like.
• A first-principles approach to candidate evaluation — you assess people on the actual requirements of the role, not just résumé brand names.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Willingness to work onsite in Emeryville or Santa Clara.

The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.

Salary Range

$105,000 - $140,000 USD