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Role Summary:

We are seeking a high-ownership, full-cycle Contract Technical Recruiter to help scale Overland AI during a critical phase of growth. This role will be responsible for driving hiring across our technical teams, partnering closely with our internal recruiter, hiring managers and leadership to identify and close exceptional talent.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and brings a strong ability to source, assess, and close candidates for highly technical roles. You will play a key role in shaping how we build the team—balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience. This position can be remote, or based in Seattle, WA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full-cycle recruiting across technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and closing candidates.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, calibrate candidates, and drive effective hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates through outbound sourcing, referrals, and creative engagement strategies.
• Develop a deep understanding of Overland’s mission, technology, and culture, and effectively communicate this to candidates.
• Drive a high-quality candidate experience through clear communication, speed, and thoughtful engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to identify areas for improvement and increase efficiency across pipelines.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on market trends, candidate profiles, and hiring decisions.
• Contribute to the development of scalable recruiting processes, tools, and best practices as the company grows.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a high-growth startup or technical environment.
• Experience recruiting for software engineering roles (e.g., robotics, autonomy, infrastructure).
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence hiring decisions and build trust with technical leaders.
• Experience managing multiple open roles simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Rippling) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and close candidates.

• Ability to operate with high autonomy while collaborating cross-functionally.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting in robotics, autonomy, defense, or other deep-tech environments.
• Experience in both agency and in-house recruiting.
• Experience hiring for forward-deployed or field-based roles.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or scaling organization.
• Strong sourcing skills, including Boolean search and proactive candidate outreach strategies.

Benefits:

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. This is a 9-month contract-to-hire position, with the goal of transitioning to full-time employment based on performance and mutual fit.

• Hourly range for this position is $50 – $70 USD during the contract period, with potential for conversion to a full-time salaried role.
• Upon conversion to full-time, you will be eligible for our full benefits package, including:
• • Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401k with company match
  • Parental leav e

This position is remote or located in Seattle, WA.

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact [peopleops@overland.ai] to request an accommodation.

About Overland AI

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.