Sr Technical Recruiter

Revel
San Francisco +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in high-growth software or hardware startups and a track record of sourcing and closing technical roles.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years in technical recruiting for high-growth software or hardware startups
    — “7+ years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably within high-growth software or hardware startups.”
  • Individuals who can manage full-cycle recruiting and align with company goals through refined processes
    — “Own the full-cycle recruiting process — sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding — to deliver a seamless candidate experience.”
  • Professionals with a passion for technology and building teams that push boundaries
    — “Passion for technology, engineering, and building teams that push the boundaries of what's possible.”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship or residency is required due to ITAR export regulations.
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.”
  • This role requires managing and refining hiring processes for technical and engineering roles.
    — “Partner with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and interview processes for clarity, inclusivity, and alignment with company goals.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in sourcing top-tier technical talent in startup environments.
    — “Proven track record of sourcing and closing engineering, product, or technical roles.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage ATS systems and improve hiring metrics.
    — “Track and report key recruiting metrics to provide visibility into pipeline health and hiring progress.”
  • Showcase your involvement in university or event outreach for early talent and technical roles.
    — “Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent, including hosting or attending industry events, meetups, and university programs.”
  • Emphasize your ability to adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    — “Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly as priorities evolve.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Partner with leadership to define hiring strategies, headcount plans, and interview processes across teams.
  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process — sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding — to deliver a seamless candidate experience.
  • Manage Revel's ATS and recruiting tools, keeping candidate pipelines and job postings accurate and up to date.
Typical background
7+ years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably within high-growth software or hardware startups.

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical RecruitingSourcingScreeningInterviewingOnboardingATS ManagementRecruiting MetricsCandidate ExperienceEmployer BrandingUniversity ProgramsHiring StrategiesInterview ProcessesJob DescriptionsCommunication

Preferred

Startup Hiring EnvironmentsRecruiting Data AnalysisTop Talent IdentificationAshby ATS

Stack & domain

Technical RecruitingATSSourcingScreeningInterviewingOnboardingCandidate ExperienceEmployer BrandRecruiting MetricsStartup Hiring EnvironmentsUniversity ProgramsInterview ProcessesRecruiting Tools And SystemsAshby ATSCommunicationProblem-solvingProactiveCollaborationLeadershipSoftware StartupTalent OperationsEngineeringTeam BuildingCulture

About the role

Original posting from Revel via Ashby

About Revel

At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Sr Technical Recruiter who's both strategic and hands-on to help us build Revel's growing team. In this role, you'll own the full recruiting lifecycle — from sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding world-class talent.

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, venture-backed software startup at an early stage, where you'll have a meaningful impact shaping our team, our culture, and the foundation of our talent operations. You'll partner closely with our engineering and leadership teams to attract exceptional people who are redefining how the world controls complex hardware systems.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership to define hiring strategies, headcount plans, and interview processes across teams.
  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process — sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding — to deliver a seamless candidate experience.
  • Manage Revel's ATS and recruiting tools, keeping candidate pipelines and job postings accurate and up to date.
  • Track and report key recruiting metrics to provide visibility into pipeline health and hiring progress.
  • Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent, including hosting or attending industry events, meetups, and university programs.
  • Launch and manage an internship and early talent program, building relationships with universities and technical organizations.
  • Partner with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and interview processes for clarity, inclusivity, and alignment with company goals.
  • Continuously improve the candidate experience and employer brand through thoughtful communication and outreach.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably within high-growth software or hardware startups.
  • Proven track record of sourcing and closing engineering, product, or technical roles.
  • Strong understanding of technical skill sets and recruiting best practices for software engineering and related fields.
  • Strong verbal and communication skills, with the ability to speak with internal leadership and represent Revel to external candidates.
  • Experience with recruiting tools and systems (ATS, sourcing platforms, scheduling tools, etc.).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly as priorities evolve.
  • Highly proactive and self-motivated — comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably within high-growth software or hardware startups.
  • Experience recruiting for software, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, or control systems engineering roles.
  • Experience with Ashby ATS.
  • Familiarity with startup hiring environments.
  • Comfort reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on recruiting data.
  • Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields.
  • Experience hosting or speaking at recruiting/networking events or university outreach programs.
  • Passion for technology, engineering, and building teams that push the boundaries of what's possible.

Why Revel

  • Join a world-class team of engineers with decades of critical software applications experience.
  • Work on groundbreaking technology that directly impacts critical infrastructure and high-stakes industries with strong early traction.
  • Competitive salary, substantial equity, and significant personal growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative, ambitious, and technically challenging environment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance — We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support you and your family.
  • 401(k) — Save for your future with our 401(k) plan.
  • Equity — All full-time employees receive equity, ensuring that you share in Revel's success and growth.
  • Life insurance — Company-paid life insurance gives you and your family peace of mind.
  • Parental leave — We offer paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
  • Catered lunch — We provide catered lunch five days a week, so you can stay fueled and focused.
  • Unlimited PTO — We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO for all full-time employees.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987.

Source: Revel careers (Ashby)

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