Technical Recruiter

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology firm committed to enhancing U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technologies. Integrating expertise and innovative approaches, Anduril revolutionizes military system design, manufacturing, and sales. The company's products leverage Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system synthesizing multiple data streams into a dynamic 3D command center. As global strategic competition intensifies, Anduril delivers advanced autonomy, artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to military operations rapidly.

Role Overview

As a vital member of the recruiting team, you will hold significant responsibility for talent acquisition aligned with Anduril's expansion goals. The role demands proactive collaboration with leadership and individual contributors to identify recruitment needs and independently drive the talent strategy. You will engage fully in all facets of sourcing, screening, and hiring to build a top-tier engineering team in a dynamic, versatile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate swiftly to source, monitor, and manage a substantial candidate pool while maintaining clear communication with key stakeholders.
• Forge strong, trust-based relationships with business leaders to influence talent acquisition strategies and achieve hiring goals.
• Develop consistent collaboration rhythms with cross-functional partners to support scaling and company growth.
• Immerse in the business units to grasp product positioning, market applicability, technical plans, and team culture.
• Gain deep insight into Anduril's mission to persuasively present the opportunity and secure exceptional technical talent.
• Analyze and track hiring pipelines and results to uncover opportunities for improvement and drive strategic recruitment narratives.
• Devising long-term recruitment plans incorporating best practices such as referral programs and process enhancements.
• Serve as an expert in sourcing techniques, data extraction, automation tools, and candidate management.
• Conduct candidate interviews skillfully, anticipating hiring manager preferences to optimize interview-to-offer success rates.
• Engage passive candidates through platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, referrals, and specialized campaigns.
• Ensure a consistently positive candidate experience with proactive and transparent communication throughout the recruitment process.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years recruitment experience targeting technical roles, particularly in startup or software contexts.
• Proven background hiring across engineering disciplines, including software and hardware roles.
• At least 3 years working directly with clients such as Hiring Managers and Directors, managing recruitment pipelines and candidate evaluation.
• Strong consultative skills yielding effective client guidance and enhanced candidate experiences.
• Deep understanding of technical competencies necessary for engineering positions.
• Clear and engaging communication to assess candidate motivation and suitability.
• Competence in managing candidate funnels and tracking recruitment progress diligently.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and human resource information systems.
• Knowledge of advanced interviewing techniques and candidate screening approaches.
• Experience utilizing diverse sourcing channels effectively.

Preferred Qualifications and Traits

• Prior experience in startup environments or related tech domains.
• Highly autonomous with minimal supervision required.
• Resourceful and adaptable, able to overcome obstacles and devise quick, effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills marked by clarity, conciseness, and active listening.
• High ownership mindset, proactively improving company aspects beyond explicit responsibilities.
• Low ego and strong curiosity, embracing continuous learning and feedback-driven growth.

Contract Details

This is a contract role for 6 to 12 months, with potential for transition to a permanent position.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary estimates are based on multiple factors including work experience and skills; actual compensation may vary accordingly. Competitive equity grants typically accompany full-time offers. Anduril provides comprehensive health and recovery benefits at minimal to no cost to employees, supporting overall wellbeing.

Security and Recruitment Integrity

Anduril prioritizes candidate security and recruitment process integrity. Beware of fraudulent activities impersonating recruiters, which never request payment or sensitive financial details. Official communications come only from @anduril.com email addresses or recognized agencies. Report suspicious outreach immediately to the company contact. Candidates consent to screening by third-party providers for due diligence during the recruitment process.