Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Role Summary:

We are seeking a high-ownership full-cycle Contract Technical Recruiter to help scale Overland AI during a critical phase of growth. This role will be responsible for driving hiring across our technical teams partnering closely with our internal recruiter hiring managers and leadership to identify and close exceptional talent.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced ambiguous environments and brings a strong ability to source assess and close candidates for highly technical roles. You will play a key role in shaping how we build the teambalancing speed quality and candidate experience. This position can be remote or based in Seattle WA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full-cycle recruiting across technical roles including sourcing screening interview coordination and closing candidates.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements calibrate candidates and drive effective hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates through outbound sourcing referrals and creative engagement strategies.
• Develop a deep understanding of Overlands mission technology and culture and effectively communicate this to candidates.
• Drive a high-quality candidate experience through clear communication speed and thoughtful engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to identify areas for improvement and increase efficiency across pipelines.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers providing guidance on market trends candidate profiles and hiring decisions.
• Contribute to the development of scalable recruiting processes tools and best practices as the company grows.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience preferably in a high-growth startup or technical environment.
• Experience recruiting for software engineering roles (e.g. robotics autonomy infrastructure).
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions and build trust with technical leaders.
• Experience managing multiple open roles simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g. Rippling) and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and close candidates.

• Ability to operate with high autonomy while collaborating cross-functionally.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting in robotics autonomy defense or other deep-tech environments.
• Experience in both agency and in-house recruiting.
• Experience hiring for forward-deployed or field-based roles.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or scaling organization.
• Strong sourcing skills including Boolean search and proactive candidate outreach strategies.

Benefits:

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. This is a 9-month contract-to-hire position with the goal of transitioning to full-time employment based on performance and mutual fit.

• Hourly range for this position is $50 $70 USD during the contract period with potential for conversion to a full-time salaried role.
• Upon conversion to full-time you will be eligible for our full benefits package including:
• • Best-in-class healthcare dental and vision plans
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401k with company match
  • Parental leave

This position is remote or located in Seattle WA.

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status disability genetic information protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact to request an accommodation.