Associate Technical Recruiter

Shield AI is seeking a motivated, execution-focused Associate Technical Recruiter to support hiring across critical software engineering organizations. The successful candidate will partner with senior recruiters and sourcers to build, manage, and move pipelines for highly specialized technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior recruiters to support hiring for Software Engineering, Autonomy, Robotics, Embedded Software, Infrastructure, Machine Learning, and related technical roles
• Manage candidate pipelines from initial outreach through interview stages
• Conduct recruiter screens and assess candidate experience, motivations, and alignment with role requirements
• Build strong pipelines for difficult-to-find technical talent with sourcers and senior recruiters
• Support proactive sourcing and candidate engagement across aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, AI/ML, and adjacent industries
• Coordinate with hiring managers and recruiting partners to maintain strong communication and resolve pipeline blockers
• Maintain operational rigor across pipeline management, ATS accuracy, candidate follow-up, and recruiting data
• Deliver a responsive, high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
• Develop a strong understanding of software engineering roles, relevant talent markets, and the competitive landscape
• Use recruiting tools, AI, and automation to improve efficiency while maintaining a personalized approach with candidates
• Support recruiting process improvements, documentation, and other team priorities as needed

Requirements

• 2-6 years of recruiting experience, ideally with exposure to technical or engineering roles
• Experience supporting software engineering, technical, or other complex searches
• Experience managing candidate pipelines and working across multiple open roles at once
• Strong sourcing, candidate engagement, or recruiter screening experience
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in software engineering and highly technical talent markets
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers
• Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize competing needs and maintain urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and other recruiting tools
• Comfortable receiving feedback, asking questions, and learning from more senior recruiting partners
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help drive hiring outcomes