Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering, operations, and supply chain roles across hardware, software, AI, embedded, electrical, systems, mechanical, photonics, and optics disciplines. Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders, develop talent strategies, source passive candidates, manage multiple searches, provide market intelligence, and support Aeva’s employment brand.
About us:
Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter with experience recruiting for teams across hardware, software, and AI. This person will partner with leaders at Aeva to build a talent strategy around the most mission-critical hiring needs and execute those plans.
What you’ll bring:
- Own full-life cycle recruiting across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain functions.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, role requirements, and hiring priorities.
- Recruit across a broad range of technical areas, including Software, Hardware, Embedded/Firmware, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Photonics/Optics, as well as Operations and Supply Chain roles.
- Build strong talent pipelines through creative sourcing and proactive engagement with passive candidates.
- Manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Use market intelligence to provide insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor hiring.
- Be a champion of Aeva’s culture and employment brand.
What you have:
- 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with strong experience hiring for technical and specialized roles.
- Proven ability to recruit across multiple Engineering disciplines as well as Operations and Supply Chain.
- Strong direct sourcing skills and ability to understand technical requirements and identify the right talent.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders.
- Ability to manage multiple searches and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Hands-on experience with an ATS, ideally Lever (Preferred).
- Global recruiting experience is a plus, particularly Germany or other international markets.
What’s in for you:
- Be part of an fast paced and dynamic team with a large scope of responsibility and high impact
- Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity
- Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
- Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching a timecard
Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Aeva, Inc. Mountain View, California, USA Office
555 Ellis St, Mountain View, CA, United States
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