Senior Engineering Recruiter
Company | Boston Dynamics |
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Location | Waltham, MA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally in a high-growth or complex engineering environment.
- Deep expertise in sourcing and engaging hard-to-find technical talent, using innovative strategies beyond traditional job postings.
- Strong account management skills—proven ability to partner with hiring managers who have a focused, exacting vision for their hires.
- Ability to build credibility quickly and influence key stakeholders with data, insights, and a consultative approach.
- Proficiency in behavioral-based interviewing and candidate assessment to ensure the right technical and cultural fit.
- Track record of success in fast-paced, high-volume, and high-bar recruiting environments—agency and in-house experience preferred.
- Business acumen—you understand how talent acquisition drives business success and can align recruiting strategies with company goals.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and change—Boston Dynamics is evolving, and we need someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
- Resilient, resourceful, and results-driven—you take ownership, solve problems, and never settle for ‘good enough.’
Responsibilities
- Own and execute the full-cycle recruiting strategy for key technical roles across Boston Dynamics, from sourcing to offer negotiation.
- Partner closely with hiring managers—understanding their unique hiring needs, advising on market conditions, and providing data-driven insights to ensure the best talent decisions.
- Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies to engage highly sought-after engineering talent in robotics, AI, software, and hardware domains.
- Build and manage strong talent pipelines—leveraging proactive sourcing techniques and continuously engaging passive candidates.
- Conduct thorough, behavioral-based interviews to assess both technical acumen and cultural fit, ensuring we hire top performers who will thrive in our environment.
- Drive accountability in the hiring process by providing clear direction, coaching hiring managers on best practices, and ensuring timely and high-quality decision-making.
- Influence stakeholders at all levels, confidently navigating hiring discussions with engineers, technical leaders, and executives.
- Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, timely feedback, and a compelling employer value proposition.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, recognizing opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance the candidate journey, and improve efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Agency and in-house experience preferred.