Zoox

Senior Technical Recruiter, Hardware at Zoox (Foster City, CA)

Zoox· Foster City, CA· $147k–$200k·

Role details

Salary
$147k–$200k
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

In this high-impact role, you will manage the full recruiting lifecycle for a diverse range of critical Hardware positions, which may span Supply Chain, Quality & Reliability, Vehicle Development, and Advanced Hardware Engineering. You will act as a brand ambassador, partnering closely with hiring managers to qualify requirements, source, recruit, and close world-class engineering talent. This position requires a unique blend of teamwork, dedication, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be genuinely passionate about Zoox’s mission.

In this role, you will:

  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process with an emphasis on strong hiring manager partnership and effective candidate advocacy
  • Source candidates, screen resumes, and evaluate candidates to determine fit
  • Facilitate interview and hiring decision-making processes with interview panelists, hiring managers, and company leadership
  • Manage offer process, partnering with hiring managers, leadership, and HR teams

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in a competitive industry (sourcing, screening, and closing candidates)
  • Ability to evaluate technical aptitude and screen candidates for both technical and behavioral fit
  • Tech and industry knowledge with the ability to understand relevant skills and companies within the industry
  • Consultative and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in sourcing with LinkedIn as well as alternative techniques

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Interest in the autonomous and electric vehicle industry
  • Expertise in leveraging at ATS (we use Lever) to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines
  • Experience working for a recruiting agency
  • Experience managing complex technical roles

Why work at Zoox

  • Culture: Diverse, supportive community with inclusion‑focused strategy. Crew‑led groups for personal and professional development. Emphasis on trust, humility, and openness zoox.com/careers
  • Work environment: Hybrid? The careers page lists many roles as “On‑site” in Foster City, CA, with other office locations available. In‑office perks include a famous food program with daily changing local and sustainable dishes, plus a busy calendar of events and sports teams.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive health plans (Cigna), mental health support, wellbeing program, flexible time off, generous family planning and caregiver support, and a commitment to work‑life balance.
  • Growth opportunities: Work on cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle technology alongside some of the brightest minds in AI, engineering, computer vision, and more. Offers internships and re‑entry programs (via Path Forward) for career returners.
  • Recruitment process: Uses AI tools to assist in reviewing applications but final decisions are human. No fees are charged at any stage – watch for recruitment scams zoox.com/journal/landing-a-job-zoox

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