Senior Technical Recruiter

Gridware exists to enhance and protect the mother of all networks: the electrical grid. The grid touches everything grinds to a halt, and the consequences can be dire: wildfires burn, land is destroyed, property is damaged, progress stops, and lives are lost.

Our team engineers an advanced sensing system to continuously analyze both the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. Utilizing high precision sensor arrays, the system identifies and allows preemptive mitigation of faults. The technology has been proven with utilities to bolster safety, reliability, and reduce customer outage durations. The demand for power will only increase. We protect the grid of today while we build the grid of tomorrow.

Gridware is privately held and backed by the best climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. We are headquartered in the Bay Area in northern California.

Team Overview:

The People Operations team is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to drive Gridware’s mission forward. They create and maintain a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that supports innovation, collaboration, and growth. The team works across all functions to ensure we have the right people, in the right roles, doing their best work.

Role Description:

The Sr. Technical Recruiter is responsible for leading efforts to source, attract, and hire top-tier technical talent for Gridware’s growing team. This role involves developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies, managing the full-cycle hiring process, and partnering closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and ensure an exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in technical recruitment, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for fostering an inclusive hiring environment.

Responsibilities:

The Sr. Technical Recruiter will, as a starting point, be responsible for the following:

Talent Acquisition Strategy:

• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract and hire top technical talent across various domains, including software engineering, data science, and hardware development.
• Utilize a mix of sourcing channels, including social media, job boards, networking events, and referrals, to build a diverse pipeline of candidates.

Full-Cycle Recruitment Management:

• Manage the entire recruitment process, from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviewing, feedback collection, and offer negotiation.
• Partner with hiring managers to refine job descriptions, set hiring criteria, and ensure alignment on candidate profiles and expectations.

Candidate Experience and Engagement:

• Provide a positive and engaging candidate experience by maintaining regular communication, offering feedback, and guiding candidates through the hiring process.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates to foster a talent network for future hiring needs.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives:

• Champion diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process by developing strategies to reach underrepresented talent pools and minimize bias in hiring practices.
• Collaborate with the HR team to design and implement initiatives that promote an inclusive work environment.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze recruitment metrics and data to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, identify areas for improvement, and provide insights to leadership.
• Prepare and present regular reports on hiring progress, challenges, and successes.

Required Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in technical recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates for technical roles.
• Strong understanding of technical roles and skills, particularly in software development, data science, and hardware engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.

Bonus Skills:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in employer branding, recruitment marketing, and building diverse candidate pipelines.
• Familiarity with Greenhouse or other modern ATS platforms and experience hiring for specialized technical roles in the energy or climate-tech sector will be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours / hybrid schedule for those in the Bay Area
• Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum plans fully covered)
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter allowance
• Company-paid training

Gridware is an equal opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.