Join Etched as an entry-level Technical Recruiter, gaining mentorship and ownership in a fast-paced environment focused on frontier intelligence.
Posted by employer 5 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 4 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own requisitions end-to-end
- Source candidates from unconventional places
- Coordinate structured interviews
- Work on offer strategy and closing
- Help build recruiting systems and processes
Must have
- 0–2 years of recruiting, sales, sourcing, or talent coordination experience
- Strong interest in AI, hardware, or deep tech
- Ability to have real conversations with technical people
- Coachability and willingness to use feedback
Nice to have
- Experience with clubs, side projects, sports, or volunteering
Requirements
- Experience
- 0–2 years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this entry-level Technical Recruiter role at Etched, the individual will manage their own recruitment processes, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and closing offers. The position requires a proactive approach to finding talent in unconventional places and a genuine interest in AI and hardware. Ideal candidates are those with limited experience but a strong desire to learn, demonstrate curiosity, and possess the ability to engage with technical professionals. The role offers mentorship and the chance to shape recruiting practices within a rapidly evolving tech company.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Etched's careers page September 23, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Technical Recruiter (Entry Level) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Jose.
- How much experience is required?
- 0–2 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter (Entry Level) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Etched is hiring for this position in San Jose.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Etched targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Technical Recruiter (Entry Level) role at Etched.
From the original posting
Job Summary
Technical Recruiter – Entry Level
This role is for someone early in their career who is hungry to learn and ready to take ownership. You'll be mentored by experienced recruiters and work closely with hiring managers and leadership but you'll also have your own roles to run and candidates to find. The learning curve is real, and so is the role and your responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Own your own requisitions end-to-end - sourcing, screening, coordinating, closing
Hunt candidates in places most recruiters never look: GitHub, arXiv preprints, Apache mailing lists, niche Discord servers, conference speaker lists or phd scraping
Run structured interview coordination and lead candidate debriefs alongside hiring managers
Work directly with the lead recruiters on offer strategy and closing
Help us build our recruiting systems and processes from the ground up - your fingerprints will be on how we hire
You may be a good fit if you have (Must-have qualifications)
Have 0–2 years of recruiting, sales, sourcing, or talent coordination experience (or have taught yourself and can show the work) but you have a strong interest in grow into this field
A track record that goes beyond the classroom: clubs, side projects, sports, volunteering, or anything that shows you invest in things you care about
Are genuinely curious about AI, hardware, or deep tech - you don't need to be an engineer, but you get excited by it
Move fast, figure things out, and ask for help when you're stuck
Have low ego and high drive - you care about the outcome more than the credit
Can have real conversations with technical people without faking it
Are coachable - you want feedback and actually use it
What You'll Get
Mentorship from experienced recruiters and direct exposure to senior leadership
A front-row seat at a company building transformative technology
Real ownership, real responsibility, real growth — fast
Competitive compensation that reflects your commitment
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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