Senior Technical Recruiter

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Rivian, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier engineering talent for our technical teams. Your expertise will ensure we continue to build cutting-edge software solutions that drive the future of sustainable mobility. In this role, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to craft effective hiring strategies, build strong talent pipelines, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences. You'll leverage your deep understanding of engineering roles, to assess technical expertise and cultural alignment. This is an opportunity to join a high-impact team and directly contribute to Rivian's mission of preserving the planet through innovative engineering. Your work will shape the teams behind our groundbreaking vehicles and technologies.

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  Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for software engineering and other technical roles, from sourcing to onboarding.

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  Proactively source top-tier software talent through various channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, and employee referrals.

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  Screen resumes and interview candidates to assess technical skills and cultural fit.

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  Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ensure alignment with recruiting strategies.

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  Provide regular updates and insights to hiring managers and Talent Acquisition leadership on the recruiting pipeline and progress.

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  Facilitate candidate interviews, manage feedback loops, and support hiring decisions.

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  Negotiate offers and manage the closing process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

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  Leverage data and recruiting metrics to identify areas for process improvement and drive hiring efficiencies.

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  Participate in recruiting events, such as tech talks, meetups, and interview days, to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline.

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  Maintain and update candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring compliance with recruiting best practices.

• 5+ years of deep experience in technical recruiting, with a focus on software and electrical engineering roles.

• Demonstrated ability to source and attract top software engineering talent.

• Strong understanding of software development and technical roles, with the ability to assess technical skills effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and using recruiting metrics to drive decision-making.

• Passion for delivering a great candidate experience and contributing to a positive team culture.

We offer a competitive compensation package, with details to be discussed during the interview process.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.