Technical Recruiter (Inference)
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSan Jose
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentPeople
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJan 18, 2026 · 9mo ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jan 18, 202656% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ daysNo pay range listed, though California requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Have 5+ years of experience recruiting non-technical talent in highly competitive markets
Can evaluate both technical depth and cultural fit with nuance and clarity
Are resourceful in finding exceptional candidates beyond the obvious platforms
Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy building systems from scratch
Care deeply about candidate experience and operational excellence
Familiarity with the AI, semiconductor, or hardware engineering talent landscape
A track record of hiring exceptional engineers in niche or emerging fields
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2.5k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Relocation support for those moving to san jose (santana row)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch + dinner in our office
Unlimited compute budget subject to roi justification
About Etched
Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence. We co-design chips, racks, software, and manufacturing to deliver best-in-class throughput and latency across both prefill and decode workloads. Our first products are heavily focused on inference. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.
Job Summary
As we scale, we’re looking for a Technical Recruiter (Inference) to build and own some of the most high-leverage, relationship-driven parts of our recruiting function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-talent-density environments and loves the hunt.
What You’ll Do
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Own the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing through offer, ensuring top-of-funnel quality and fast, high-signal decision-making
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Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and advocate for both candidates and company needs
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Source candidates in unconventional places - e.g., GitHub repos, preprint authors on arXiv, contributors to Apache mailing lists, or insightful Twitter threads
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Facilitate structured interview loops, track candidate performance, and lead debriefs alongside hiring managers and leadership
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Manage offers and close processes in collaboration with hiring managers and leaders
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Continuously improve our recruiting systems, workflows, and candidate experience
You may be a good fit if you have
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Have 5+ years of experience recruiting non-technical talent in highly competitive markets
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Can evaluate both technical depth and cultural fit with nuance and clarity
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Are resourceful in finding exceptional candidates beyond the obvious platforms
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Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy building systems from scratch
•
Care deeply about candidate experience and operational excellence
Strong candidates may also have experience with (Nice-to-have qualifications)
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Familiarity with the AI, semiconductor, or hardware engineering talent landscape
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A track record of hiring exceptional engineers in niche or emerging fields
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
•
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
•
Housing subsidy of $2.5k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
•
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
•
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
•
Daily lunch + dinner in our office
•
Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
How we’re different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We are the first inference-focused frontier AI system. Our addressable market is the entirety of inference, unlike many of our competitors.
We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both and work across disciplines as needed.