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FieldAI's Irvine team is where embodied AI meets real robots, real sensors, and real field deployments. Based in the heart of Southern California's robotics ecosystem, we build risk-aware, reliable, field-ready AI systems that solve the hardest problems in robotics and unlock the full potential of embodied intelligence. If you want your work to ship, get tested on hardware, and improve through real deployments, Irvine is the place. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-only architectures, combining rigorous engineering with learning systems proven in globally deployed solutions that deliver results today and get better every time our robots run in the field.
As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you're not just filling roles - you're shaping the future of the team. You'll partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to drive talent strategy, streamline hiring processes, and champion an outstanding candidate experience. From leveraging sourcing tools to sharing Field AI's mission to top-tier talent, you'll be a trusted force in building high-performing, inclusive teams.
What You'll Get To Do
Key area 1 - Strategic Talent Partnership

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with business leaders to align on talent strategies.
• Influence hiring plans and headcount decisions with market insights and hiring data.
• Act as a positive and strategic representative of the People Operations team.
• Partner with the Sr. VP of People Ops to craft compelling and competitive offer packages.
• Contribute to long-term talent initiatives including referral programs and workforce planning.

Key area 2 - End-to-End Recruiting Operations

• Design, implement, and continually optimize a scalable, best-in-class hiring process.
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles, assess team needs, and establish clear recruiting goals.
• Drive a consistent and high-quality candidate experience at every touchpoint.
• Use advanced sourcing techniques including Boolean strings, LinkedIn Recruiter, and targeted outreach campaigns.
• Manage high-volume candidate pipelines with attention to speed, efficiency, and quality hires.
• Conduct interviews with a high interview-to-offer ratio, anticipating hiring manager needs.
• Track recruitment KPIs to continuously optimize the hiring funnel and drive pipeline momentum.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate reporting on job postings and hiring activity.
• Use data insights to support process improvement and inform strategic decisions.

Key area 3 - Industry-Focused Talent Engagement

• Embed within teams to understand technical roadmaps, product goals, and team culture-especially within mining and construction operations.
• Leverage industry knowledge to identify and attract top talent aligned with Field AI's mission.
• Effectively pitch open roles and company vision to highly skilled and passive candidates.

Key area 4 - Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• Deliver outstanding candidate communication, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Represent and elevate the Field AI employer brand, especially among technical and field-based talent.
• Collaborate on diversity hiring initiatives with an inclusive, mission-forward approach.

What You Have

• 5+ years of in-house, full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong background in technical engineering roles in the robotics and AI industry.
• Bachelor's in Business, Economics, HR, or other related fields of study.
• Proven success managing high-volume requisitions and sourcing passive candidates.
• Proven ability to hire across technical, operational, and leadership roles, with special expertise in niche or hard-to-fill roles.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and talent databases.
• Consistent track record of high interview-to-offer conversion rates and low time-to-fill metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to partner closely with hiring managers, senior leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on talent needs and hiring strategy.
• A high sense of urgency and a keen ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence with strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday).
• Skilled at building and optimizing scalable, repeatable hiring processes that enhance speed and quality.
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills.
• Naturally collaborative, with a growth mindset and a passion for building great teams.

The Extras That Set You Apart

• Proficient in recruiting metrics, funnel tracking, and using data to improve outcomes (e.g., pipeline health, offer acceptance rates).
• Substantial experience recruiting for technical (engineering) roles in construction, mining, oil & gas, and energy sectors.
• Experience developing analytical tools for people operations or related functions.

$120,000 - $145,000 a year
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $145,000. The actual offer for this position will be based on factors such as relevant experience, competencies, certifications, and how well the candidate meets the qualifications outlined above. Part of our compensation package also includes full benefits, equity, and generous time.
Field AI Onsite Work Philosophy
At Field AI, we believe the most effective way to collaborate and solve complex challenges is by working together in person. This is a fully onsite role, and candidates will be expected to work from our Irvine, CA office. In-person engagement is essential to our success, and we offer flexible working hours to support focus and work-life balance.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Our salary range is generous and we consider each individual's background and experience when determining final compensation. Base pay may vary based on role scope, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the Irvine, California market.
Why Join FieldAI in Irvine?
In Irvine, you will work where the robots are. Our local team builds and tests systems on real hardware with real sensors, then ships them to operate in unstructured, previously unknown environments around the world. We are solving one of robotics' hardest challenges: reliable deployment outside the lab. Our Field Foundational Models™ raise the bar for perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, with an emphasis on explainability and safety for real-world use.
You will collaborate with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. We bring deep experience from organizations such as DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, along with a track record of field deployments and strong performance in DARPA challenge segments.
Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution
We are looking for builders who want their work to leave the whiteboard and show up on robots. If you enjoy tackling tough, uncharted questions and working across disciplines, you will find your people here. Our teams span AI, software, robotics engineering, product, field deployment, and technical communication, all focused on shipping systems that perform in the real world.
Our headquarters is in Irvine, and we partner closely with teams there as well as colleagues across the US and around the world. Join us in Southern California and help define what dependable, field-ready autonomy looks like.
We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We evaluate candidates and employees based on merit, qualifications, and performance, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected statu
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.