Senior Technical Recruiter

Company

Machina Labs is a smart manufacturing company backed by major investors in AI and Deep Tech (Innovation Endeavors, Nvidia NVentures, Lockheed Martin Ventures), founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, CA. We are on a mission to build the factory of the future through the development of modular manufacturing solutions that allow our customers to rapidly produce and iterate on their designs utilizing our robotic sheet metal forming platform. Using our first-of-its-kind software and robotics solution, we are delivering unseen innovation to industries such as aerospace, automotive and space exploration. At Machina Labs, we believe anyone can become a crafts(wo)man and bring that attitude to our work every day, come and join us!

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our growing team in Chatsworth, CA. This is a high-impact role for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-bar environment and wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a category-defining company.

You’ll partner closely with hiring managers—including engineers and senior leadership—to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across a range of highly technical roles, including Machine Learning, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering. This is not a plug-and-play recruiting role; we’re looking for a strategic thinker who can build talent pipelines, advise on hiring strategy, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences while juggling multiple priorities.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting across several critical technical roles simultaneously
• Partner with engineering and executive leadership to understand hiring needs and define talent strategies
• Source, engage, and close top talent using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, Lever, and your own creative strategies
• Drive structured interview processes, including kickoffs, debriefs, and continuous improvements
• Maintain a high-quality candidate experience at every touchpoint of the interview process
• Provide market insights and data to inform decision-making and help hiring managers stay competitive
• Represent Machina Labs’ values and mission in the external talent market

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of technical recruiting experience, including at least 4 years in a fast-paced startup environment
• Proven success recruiting for hard-to-fill roles in Machine Learning, Robotics, Mechanical or Software Engineering
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with engineering leaders and C-level executives
• Experience using Lever, Gem, and LinkedIn Recruiter to build and manage pipelines
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, multitask, and prioritize in a dynamic environment
• A data-informed mindset with a knack for diagnosing and solving hiring bottlenecks
• A passion for connecting people to opportunity and building great teams
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity; you understand how to weigh tradeoffs between efficiency and scalable processes with little direction or supervision

Bonus Points

• Experience recruiting under ITAR or in regulated environments
• Familiarity with employer branding and storytelling in technical hiring

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a mission-driven company redefining what’s possible in manufacturing. You’ll work with world-class engineers, roboticists, and product teams, and have the opportunity to grow alongside Machina Labs as we scale. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to make a real impact.

Machina Labs is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with state and federal law. 

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