Technical Recruiter

Technical Recruiter About Atomic Semi Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab. It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’ll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve. We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology. Smaller is better. Faster is better. Building it ourselves is better. We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way. Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof https://www.youtube.com/@SamZeloof and Jim Keller https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Keller_(engineer). Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years. About the team We build the team that builds the tools that build the chips. Our role is to align closely with product and business goals to execute the hiring plan with precision, care, and integrity. We take accountability at every step of the process, knowing that each hire contributes directly to the company’s success. As trusted advisors to hiring managers and teams, we help shape the future of the company, one great hire at a time. About the role We’re seeking a full-cycle Technical Recruiter to join our team and play a pivotal role in Atomic Semi’s growth. As the company scales, our recruiting function must scale alongside it. At this early stage, you’ll support a wide variety of roles across mechanical, electrical, software, process, people, and operations teams, depending on business priorities. We’re looking for someone who can independently lead full-cycle recruiting for highly technical engineering roles, operate as a strategic partner to hiring teams, and bring a genuine curiosity for what we’re building. This role offers significant ownership and impact from day one, with potential growth into a leadership role as our team expands. The ideal candidate combines technical curiosity, strategic partnership, and a passion for building thriving company cultures. Responsibilities - Lead the full recruiting life cycle for deeply technical engineering roles in a fast-paced startup environment - Source creatively and strategically to engage top talent across diverse markets, writing compelling outreach that resonates with passive candidates - Maintain our bar for passion and curiosity to ensure we scale our positive and maker culture - Partner closely with hiring managers and executives to define hiring criteria, calibrate roles, and make confident, informed hiring decisions - Deliver an exceptional and genuine candidate experience that conveys our mission, values, and employee value proposition - Extend offers aligned with our compensation philosophy, with fluency in startup equity structures and value Required Experience - 3+ years of experience sourcing and closing candidates for highly technical engineering roles (e.g., hardware, software, semiconductor, or related fields) - Demonstrated ability to independently manage full-cycle recruiting in a high-growth or fast-paced environment - Proven excellence in candidate experience and closing strategies - Strong ability to partner with senior leadership and influence hiring decisions - Analytical, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach to recruiting challenges Nice-to-have - Prior experience working in a Startup - Experience with startup equity discussions and negotiations with candidates - Prior experience with Ashby and Notion Working at Atomic Semi We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in San Francisco, CA. Comp ... (truncated, view full listing at source)