Senior Recruiter

WHO WE ARE

Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media.
Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers with expertise in designing and testing firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets. Our team is united by a shared commitment to safety and reliability, values that guide our work across various backgrounds and disciplines.

OUR CULTURE

Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Recruiter, will be be a key member to Biofire’s recruiting team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing talent strategies to support the company’s growth. You will take full ownership of the entire candidate journey — from scheduling and outreach to partnering directly with hiring leaders across the organization and closing top talent to meet our ambitious hiring goals. Thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, you'll be a problem-solver who tackles people challenges with creativity and confidence.
In this role, you'll drive recruiting efforts across diverse teams, including engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and operations. Success will require strategic thinking and the ability to seamlessly adapt across multiple functions. All of the hiring you do will be critical to the performance of our ground-breaking firearm product that is being built by employees on a mission to help save lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include:

• Drive creative, proactive, and effective recruitment strategies for building active and passive pipelines;

• Review applications, conduct initial phone interviews, and present the most qualified candidates to hiring leaders through a selection process that highlights essential skills and qualifications;

• Provide an efficient and high-touch experience for every candidate from the application stage to offer, evaluating skill level, driving the interview process and offer process, including salary recommendations and closing of candidates;

• Act as a trusted partner to hiring leaders and interviewers, from executives to first-time leaders and interviewers. Communicate regularly with hiring leaders regarding the status of candidates;

• Proactively identify and present innovative strategies to enhance the talent acquisition function, driving continuous improvement and aligning recruitment efforts with overall business goals;

• Serve as a brand ambassador, representing the company and the recruiting team both internally and externally.

QUALIFICATIONS

We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the "desired" qualifications may strengthen a candidate's profile, we also welcome applicants with alternative experiences to apply.

• Sourcing + Recruiting: Extensive full-cycle recruiting experience in building and sourcing robust talent pipelines across diverse domains with a strong emphasis in hardware and engineering recruiting. Experience doing this at a start-up, defense tech or in the consumer hardware technical space is a valuable plus;

• Process Development and Ownership: Deep understanding of structured interview processes, competency-based evaluations, and recruitment process optimization. Proven experience successfully driving and implementing these practices;

• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience managing stakeholder relationships, collaborating directly with hiring managers to drive strategic recruiting efforts aligned with business needs, conducting profile calibrations, and providing pipeline updates through various communication channels;

• Systems and Candidate Management: Experience in leveraging ATS platforms (preferably Ashby or other modern systems) to source, track, and manage candidates effectively across various stages of the hiring process;

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and persuade candidates as well as communicate effectively to internal hiring partners.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are eligible for:

• Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits

• Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction

• 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits

The compensation range for this role is $110K - $130K/annual salary + stock options + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, salaried role. Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative in-person sessions at our vibrant office space, but you will be offered the flexibility to work from home as needed.
We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the technical resources needed.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We’re bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

ELIGIBILITY

This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.

Compensation Range: $110K - $130K