Shield AI

Associate Technical Recruiter

Shield AI$98K — $147K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-6 years of recruiting experience, ideally with technical or engineering roles
  • Experience in software engineering or complex searches
  • Ability to manage candidate pipelines across multiple roles
  • Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
  • Interest in deepening knowledge of technical talent markets
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Highly organized with keen attention to detail
  • Familiarity with ATS and recruiting tools
  • Comfortable with feedback and collaborative learning
  • Team-oriented with a proactive approach to hiring challenges

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior recruiters to support hiring for critical technical roles
  • Manage candidate pipelines from outreach through interview stages
  • Conduct recruiter screens to assess candidate fit
  • Collaborate with sourcers to build talent pipelines for niche technical roles
  • Engage in proactive sourcing across specialized industries
  • Coordinate communication with hiring managers to resolve pipeline issues
  • Maintain operational rigor in pipeline management and ATS accuracy
  • Deliver a high-quality candidate experience throughout the process
  • Develop an understanding of software engineering roles and talent markets
  • Leverage tools and automation to improve recruiting efficiency
  • Support process improvements and team priorities as needed

Benefits

  • Bonus potential
  • Equity options
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
We are looking for a motivated, execution-focused Associate Technical Recruiter to help support hiring across some of the company's most critical software engineering organizations. This person will partner closely with senior recruiters and sourcers to help build, manage, and move pipelines for highly specialized technical roles across areas such as Autonomy, Robotics, Embedded Software, Perception, Planning, Controls, Infrastructure, and related engineering domains.

This role is designed for someone who has built a strong foundation in recruiting and wants to deepen their technical recruiting experience. You'll work alongside experienced recruiters, support complex searches, engage with candidates, and help keep hiring processes moving quickly and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is organized, curious, responsive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with a high level of urgency.

What You'll Do:

  • Partner closely with senior recruiters to support hiring for Software Engineering, Autonomy, Robotics, Embedded Software, Infrastructure, Machine Learning, and related technical roles
  • Help manage candidate pipelines from initial outreach through interview stages, ensuring candidates continue moving through the process
  • Conduct recruiter screens and help assess candidate experience, motivations, and alignment with role requirements
  • Partner with sourcers and senior recruiters to build strong pipelines for difficult-to-find technical talent
  • Support proactive sourcing and candidate engagement across aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, AI/ML, and adjacent industries
  • Coordinate closely with hiring managers and recruiting partners to maintain strong communication and quickly resolve pipeline blockers
  • Maintain strong operational rigor across pipeline management, ATS accuracy, candidate follow-up, and recruiting data
  • Deliver a responsive, high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
  • Develop a strong understanding of software engineering roles, relevant talent markets, and the competitive landscape
  • Use recruiting tools, AI, and automation to improve efficiency while maintaining a personalized approach with candidates
  • Support recruiting process improvements, documentation, and other team priorities as needed


What We're Looking For:

  • 2-6 years of recruiting experience, ideally with exposure to technical or engineering roles
  • Experience supporting software engineering, technical, or other complex searches
  • Experience managing candidate pipelines and working across multiple open roles at once
  • Strong sourcing, candidate engagement, or recruiter screening experience
  • Interest in developing deeper expertise in software engineering and highly technical talent markets
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers
  • Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize competing needs and maintain urgency in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience using ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and other recruiting tools
  • Comfortable receiving feedback, asking questions, and learning from more senior recruiting partners
  • Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help drive hiring outcomes


$98,400 - $147,600 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
Learn more about Shield AI
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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