Technical Recruiter (Contract to Hire)

Who we are Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations. About the role The Technical Recruiter will partner closely with engineering and leadership teams across Gatik to attract and hire top-tier technical talent across both hardware and software functions. This role will focus on building strong candidate pipelines, driving full-cycle recruiting efforts, and helping scale high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced autonomous trucking environment. You will play a key role in shaping the candidate experience, influencing hiring strategies, and supporting Gatik’s continued growth as a leader in autonomous transportation technology. This is a high-impact opportunity within our growing Talent Acquisition team for someone who thrives in fast-moving, technical, startup environments. This role will be onsite 5 days a week at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters. What you'll do Partner closely with engineering leaders and hiring managers to define and execute hiring strategies across hardware and software teams Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and closing Recruit for a wide range of technical positions including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Robotics, Infrastructure, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Validation/Test Engineering, and related functions Build and maintain strong pipelines of highly qualified technical talent through creative sourcing strategies and market outreach Help shape hiring workflows including interview processes, scorecards, recruiting plans, and candidate evaluation criteria Act as an ambassador for Gatik’s mission, culture, and employee value proposition Continuously improve recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and quality of hire Provide market insights, compensation trends, and hiring recommendations to leadership teams Stay current on industry trends across autonomous vehicles, robotics, AI, infrastructure, and engineering talent markets Engage passive candidates and build long-term relationships with top technical talent What we're looking for BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably within startups or high-growth technology companies Experience recruiting across both software and hardware engineering functions Strong understanding of technical roles and ability to effectively assess candidate backgrounds and skillsets Experience partnering with engineering leadership and influencing hiring decisions Proven ability to source and close highly competitive technical talent Familiarity with Greenhouse ATS (or similar recruiting tools) is preferred Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment High sense of ownership, urgency, integr…