Technical Recruiter (Contract to Hire)

The Technical Recruiter will partner closely with engineering and leadership teams across Gatik to attract and hire top-tier technical talent across both hardware and software functions. This role will focus on building strong candidate pipelines, driving full-cycle recruiting efforts, and helping scale high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced autonomous trucking environment. You will play a key role in shaping the candidate experience, influencing hiring strategies, and supporting Gatik’s continued growth as a leader in autonomous transportation technology. This is a high-impact opportunity within our growing Talent Acquisition team for someone who thrives in fast-moving, technical, startup environments. This role will be onsite 5 days a week at our Mountain View headquarters. • Partner closely with engineering leaders and hiring managers to define and execute hiring strategies across hardware and software teams • Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and closing • Recruit for a wide range of technical positions including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Robotics, Infrastructure, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Validation/Test Engineering, and related functions • Build and maintain strong pipelines of highly qualified technical talent through creative sourcing strategies and market outreach • Help shape hiring workflows including interview processes, scorecards, recruiting plans, and candidate evaluation criteria • Act as an ambassador for Gatik’s mission, culture, and employee value proposition • Continuously improve recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and quality of hire • Provide market insights, compensation trends, and hiring recommendations to leadership teams • Stay current on industry trends across autonomous vehicles, robotics, AI, infrastructure, and engineering talent markets • Engage passive candidates and build long-term relationships with top technical talent

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience • 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably within startups or high-growth technology companies • Experience recruiting across both software and hardware engineering functions • Strong understanding of technical roles and ability to effectively assess candidate backgrounds and skillsets • Experience partnering with engineering leadership and influencing hiring decisions • Proven ability to source and close highly competitive technical talent • Familiarity with Greenhouse ATS (or similar recruiting tools) is preferred • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment • High sense of ownership, urgency, integrity, and attention to detail • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills • Startup experience strongly preferred Salary Range - $50/hr - $70/hr