Senior Technical Recruiter - Temporary

Senior Technical Recruiter

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced motivated and detail-oriented Senior Technical Recruiter to join our team and play a key role in scaling our workforce during a pivotal stage of innovation and growth. This temporary role will be responsible for the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates for technical positions.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, collaborating closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, attract top talent, and ensure a smooth, data-driven recruitment process. This role requires experience and an understanding of technical positions, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for finding top talent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to assess workforce needs, forecast hiring demands and build targeted talent pipelines
• Build and maintain a scalable recruiting strategy. Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts and offer negotiations
• Create and post compelling, accurate technical job descriptions aligned with team needs
• Source and screen candidates for a wide variety of roles across software, engineering, operations, aviation and manufacturing functions
• Conduct structured interviews and coordinate technical assessments
• Follow up with passive candidates and nurture long-term pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
• Provide regular updates on recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, and hiring trends
• Represent Joby at industry events, tech conferences, and career meetups

Required

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar field OR a high school diploma/GED and 10 years of relevant work experience or some combination thereof
• Minimum of 7 years of recruiting experience
• Proven ability to understand and communicate complex technical job requirements
• Experience with applicant tracking systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong sense of urgency and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Desired

• Experience with iCIMS ATS system
• Background in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, high-tech or start-up industries

This is a temporary role, anticipated to last 3-6 months. The target base pay for this position is $45-$60/hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.