Technical Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing processes and a materials library that are inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It unlocks MEMS manufacturing not only for device classes that could never be produced by semiconductor methods, but also for entirely new categories. Furthermore, this digital platform is fully programmable in the way 3D printing is digital—but whereas 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the Matter Compiler™ technology platform is a multi-process, multi-material system : bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—made possible only through the Matter Compiler™ technology platform—that we will be unveiling to the world soon.

Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.

About The Role :

This isn't your typical recruiting role—it's dynamic, immersive, and deeply rewarding. We're building breakthrough technology that bridges multiple engineering disciplines : mechanical systems, hardware, AI, computer vision, process, design, production, and manufacturing. Every hire matters, and our standards are high—but they're fair, clearly defined, and rooted in first principles.

We're looking for a technically fluent recruiter who can engage confidently across domains—someone who can speak the language of engineers, understand how different disciplines intersect, and communicate the complexity and excitement of what we're building. You'll be embedded in the work : onsite with our teams, learning how our systems operate, and helping top engineering talent see the impact they can make here. We operate as one integrated team—collaboration, curiosity, and adaptability are key.

As a Contract Technical Recruiter, you'll drive full-cycle recruiting for our core technical teams—spanning mechanical and electrical design, AI / ML and modeling, materials development, and production / manufacturing engineering. This is a 6-month contract role with the potential to transition into a full-time position as the team continues to grow. You'll partner closely with hiring managers and interviewers to execute high-quality searches, maintain strong candidate pipelines, and help build the multidisciplinary foundation of a company that's redefining how things are made.

This role may be based out of either office location, Emeryville or Santa Clara, California.

What You'll Do :

• Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across multiple engineering domains—mechanical, electrical, embedded systems, AI / ML, materials, and manufacturing—from kickoff through close.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies that reach exceptional, often passive, technical talent from leading engineering and technology companies.
• Collaborate with engineers to learn the technology, understand the challenges, and authentically communicate our mission to candidates.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication to deliver a high-quality candidate experience from first touch to offer.
• Share standout talent and collaborate across the recruiting team by contributing to shared pipelines and feedback loops that drive transparency, teamwork, and company-wide hiring success.
• Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and metrics to increase speed, quality, and candidate engagement.
• Jump in where needed—whether it's refining a pitch, sourcing for a new function, or helping a teammate close a critical hire—this is a collaborative startup environment where adaptability matters.

What You'll Need :

The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.

Salary Range

$120,000—$150,000 USD