Is the Technical Recruiter role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in San Jose, United States.

How much experience is required?

At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter role.

Where is the role based?

Etched is hiring for this position in San Jose, United States.

What seniority level is this role?

Etched targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Technical Recruiter role at Etched.

Technical Recruiter at Etched

Joblaze summary

The Technical Recruiter at Etched is responsible for managing the entire recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to finalizing offers, while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience. This role requires expertise in identifying technical talent, particularly in niche fields like AI and hardware engineering, and the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in competitive markets and thrive in dynamic environments. Etched emphasizes a collaborative culture where engineering and research intersect, fostering a unique team dynamic.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Etched's careers page September 21, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Technical Recruiter role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Jose, United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter role.
Where is the role based?: Etched is hiring for this position in San Jose, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: Etched targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Technical Recruiter role at Etched.

From the original posting

Job Summary

As we scale, we’re looking for a Technical Recruiter to build and own some of the most high-leverage, relationship-driven parts of our recruiting function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-talent-density environments and loves the hunt.

What You’ll Do

Own the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing through offer, ensuring top-of-funnel quality and fast, high-signal decision-making
Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and advocate for both candidates and company needs
Source candidates in unconventional places - e.g., GitHub repos, preprint authors on arXiv, contributors to Apache mailing lists, or insightful Twitter threads
Facilitate structured interview loops, track candidate performance, and lead debriefs alongside hiring managers and leadership
Manage offers and close processes in collaboration with hiring managers and the CEO
Continuously improve our recruiting systems, workflows, and candidate experience

You may be a good fit if you have

Have 5+ years of experience recruiting technical talent in highly competitive markets
Can evaluate both technical depth and cultural fit with nuance and clarity
Are resourceful in finding exceptional candidates beyond the obvious platforms
Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy building systems from scratch
Care deeply about candidate experience and operational excellence

Strong candidates may also have experience with (Nice-to-have qualifications)

Familiarity with the AI, semiconductor, or hardware engineering talent landscape
A track record of hiring exceptional engineers in niche or emerging fields

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2.5k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Daily lunch + dinner in our office
Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification

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Technical Recruiter

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