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Etched · 1 day ago

Technical Recruiter (Supercomputing/ML)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, and they are seeking a Technical Recruiter to build and own high-leverage parts of their recruiting function. This role involves working closely with hiring managers and engineers to identify and hire world-class technical talent, while continuously improving recruiting systems and workflows.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor

Responsibilities

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

Attend AI meetups, technical conferences, and community events to proactively build pipelines

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

Qualification

Technical recruitingSourcing candidatesAI knowledgeSemiconductor knowledgeCultural fit evaluationCandidate experience focusOperational excellence

Required

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

Preferred

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 $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office

Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)

Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more

Daily lunch + dinner in our office

Company

Etched

Building the hardware for superintelligence

Founded in 2022

Cupertino, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.etched.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$625.36M

Key Investors

StripesPositive Sum,Primary Venture PartnersPrimary Venture Partners

2026-01-14Series Unknown· $500M

2024-06-25Series A· $120M

2023-05-16Seed· $5.36M

Leadership Team

Chris Zhu

Co-Founder

Robert Wachen

Co-Founder and President

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