Technical Recruiter
Atoms · San Francisco, CA · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 100,000 – 170,000 a year
Posted Sep 21, 2026
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Who we are Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.
Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.
Atoms builds Physical AI - real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.
This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.
We are roboticists, engineers, operators and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.
If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.
What you’ll do
Drive Full-Cycle Recruiting: Lead end-to-end recruitment across Autonomous Vehicles, Transportation, and Mining functions - from sourcing to closing top-tier Hardware engineering talent.
Build Specialized Talent Pipelines: Proactively source passive candidates with specialized experience in Hardware, Mechanical, Electrical and Firmware engineering.
Partner with Hiring Leaders: Collaborate directly with Hardware engineering leadership to scope critical roles, refine technical requirements, and align hiring goals.
Manage Candidate Experience: Deliver a high-touch, transparent interview journey that reflects our company culture and technical vision.
Analyze & Iterate: Use data and candidate pipeline metrics to optimize search strategies and reduce time-to-hire in a highly competitive market.
What we’re looking for
3+ Years of Technical Recruiting: Proven experience sourcing and closing talent across all hardware job profiles
Deep Technical Understanding: Ability to speak fluidly with engineers and hiring managers about complex Hardware domain challenges
San Francisco Bay Area Market Expertise: Established network and strong understanding of the local Bay Area tech talent landscape.
Creative Sourcing Capability: Track record of leveraging non-traditional candidate channels to engage hard-to-find passive talent.
Data-Driven & Collaborative Mindset: Analytical approach to recruitment metrics paired with strong communication skills to advise hiring managers effectively.
Why join us
At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into…