Technical Recruiter

About Freeform

Freeform is pioneering AI-native manufacturing systems that seamlessly integrate software, hardware, and physics to facilitate industrial-scale part production at unprecedented speed. Our approach treats manufacturing as a holistic system, enabling innovation and scalability in advanced metal 3D printing technology without conventional constraints.

Role Overview

We seek a dedicated Technical Recruiter to contribute significantly to expanding our team developing cutting-edge metal 3D printing solutions. This role encompasses end-to-end recruitment duties including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding exceptional candidates. Close collaboration with team members and leadership will be essential to refine recruitment methods, boost efficiency, and uphold excellence in hiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruiting lifecycle: sourcing candidates, conducting screenings, facilitating onsite interviews, organizing interview feedback, handling offer negotiations, and completing hires.
• Deliver a personalized and engaging recruitment experience to both candidates and internal stakeholders while persistently maintaining a robust talent pipeline, especially for challenging technical roles.
• Partner with company leadership and colleagues to strategize headcount planning, create new job requisitions, and evaluate hiring feedback.
• Drive talent acquisition initiatives such as coordinating technical talks, participating in external industry events, and proactive outreach to attract premier talent.
• Work with team on building employer branding campaigns and strategies.
• Leverage data analytics and metrics assessment to innovate and improve talent acquisition standards and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Minimum of one year of technical recruiting experience within software, machine learning, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related disciplines.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in an in-house recruiting role is highly favored.
• Three or more years of technical recruitment experience.
• Background in recruitment for startups or deep technology sectors.
• Expertise in executive search or low-volume, complex role filling.
• Familiarity with negotiating equity or stock options in candidate offers.
• Ability to deliver outcomes resourcefully without extensive budgets or established systems.
• Comfortable direct engagement with senior technical leadership including Directors, VPs, and C-level executives.
• Capacity to manage multiple concurrent recruitment projects and adapt rapidly to changing priorities.
• High resilience in ambiguous, dynamic environments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Location and Work Environment

• Position is based at our state-of-the-art 35,000 sq. ft. facility in Hawthorne, CA, featuring collaborative open spaces for research, development, and manufacturing.
• The role requires a full-time onsite commitment, five days per week, given the fast-paced, highly interactive team environment.

Benefits and Compensation

• An inclusive workplace culture valuing diversity, collaboration, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making.
• Opportunity to join early in our company’s growth trajectory and contribute meaningfully to scaling transformative technology.
• Competitive stock option packages.
• Fully employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with options for premium PPO and HMO plans.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Generous paid parental leave with extended transition support for birthing parents.
• Daily complimentary catered meals (lunch and dinner) and access to a stocked kitchenette.
• Casual dress code, flexible work hours, and regular team-building catered events.
• Compensation varies based on experience and qualifications, ranging approximately from $75,000 to $150,000 annually alongside significant stock options.

Diversity and Equality

Freeform is committed to equal employment opportunity, ensuring hiring and workplace practices free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.