Role OverviewWe're seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter for Murdock, Beacon's in-cockpit AI assistant. This is a highly impactful role that has a direct influence on the quality and growth of one of our key product areas.
You'll own the technical hiring strategy and execution across the teams building Murdock, with a particular focus on the kind of engineers who thrive in real-time, safety-critical, product-focused environments. Specifically, you would focus on iOS, machine learning, robotics, and other autonomy-leaning skillsets.
This role requires sound judgement, great attention to detail, and comfort with ownership of outcomes. You'll work closely with engineering leadership and our recruiting team as a trusted strategic partner, driving success throughout the hiring process.
What You'll Do- Own technical hiring strategy and execution for Murdock-related engineering roles, with a strong preference for candidates who have recruited in robotics, aerospace, or defense environments
- Partner closely with engineering leaders to refine role requirements, calibrate on candidates, and align on hiring decisions
- Source, screen, and assess candidates; team building is one of the most important areas of work at Beacon, so building an intentional pipeline of exceptional candidates will be key
- Synthesize interview feedback and make clear hiring recommendations; establish clear and repeatable structures, expectations, and processes to keep the system fair, efficient, and effective
- Partner closely with recruiting operations to optimize workflows, pipelines, and candidate experiences
- Represent Beacon honestly and compellingly to candidates, and help close exceptional talent in this competitive hiring market!
What Will Make You Successful- 4+ years of technical recruiting experience, ideally in early-stage or fast-growing startups
- Previous experience recruiting iOS, robotics, autonomy, embedded, or other safety-critical technical profiles
- Demonstrated ability to source and evaluate high-quality technical candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
- Strong track record of hiring technical talent across a range of experience levels
- Experience recruiting for product engineering roles where reliability, ownership, and product judgement matter
- Strong relationship-building skills, good judgment, comfort with pushing back, and the ability to earn trust and influence senior stakeholders
Bonus Points- Proven success as a founding or early technical recruiting hire
- Hands-on experience using Ashby, our ATS
- Interest in aviation or mission-critical software systems
Work LocationThis is a hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, with 3+ days per week onsite and the option to work remotely on remaining days.
Perks & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)- Healthcare: 100%* of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
- Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
- Stipends: Monthly phone and wellness benefits
- 401(k): Offered (no current employer match, but we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future).
