Manager, Technical Recruiting
On-site Foster City Full-time Manager Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
At a glance
Manager-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Zoox. Foster City · full-time · $166,000–$230,000 base.
SalaryStated by Zoox
$166,000 – $230,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleRecruiting & Talent Acquisition
SeniorityManager
LocationFoster City
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$166,000–$230,000
PostedJan 12, 2026 · 9mo ago
Role brief
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead recruiters and recruiting leads, coaching their development and conducting performance reviews
- Work with engineering leaders to plan hiring across systems engineering, AI, software and robotics
- Oversee recruiter pipeline activity and hiring metrics, then manage reporting on progress
- Run full-cycle searches, mainly for senior hires, and improve candidate experience and talent pipelines
- Shape role profiles and offers, negotiate terms with stakeholders, and coordinate with legal, compensation and immigration
What you bring
- At least eight years in technical recruiting
- At least three years building and leading a technical recruiting team
- Hands-on full-cycle recruiting experience, including closing difficult candidates and managing demanding clients
- Strong assessment, communication and prioritization skills, with the ability to coach others and adapt to late changes
Who this fits
This is a manager role for someone who enjoys leading recruiters while remaining involved in senior-level searches and hiring strategy. The role is onsite in Foster City.
From the employer
Zoox is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiting Manager to lead one of our teams focused on hiring engineering talent. In this role, you will partner with engineering leaders to develop and execute hiring strategies for teams in systems engineering, artificial intelligence, software and robotics.
As a key member of the talent leadership team, you will lead and mentor a group of recruiters and recruiting leaders, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Your ability to build strong relationships will be critical as you partner with stakeholders to navigate various hiring challenges.
Your work will directly support Zoox's mission to drive innovation and excellence in mobility.
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AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
In this role, you will...
- Manage a team of recruiters as well as their career growth and performance reviews, providing mentorship and guidance - ensure team members are performing optimally
- Track metrics and pipeline activity from/with recruiters for hiring as well as manage reporting
- Manage full cycle recruiting process for our business organization ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience - mostly focused on senior-level hires
- Innovate on ways to build a strong talent pipeline and recruit in a variety of venues
- Work internally with hiring managers to understand positions and team needs
- Create job descriptions, role profiles, and offer packages based on the position and company requirements
- Negotiate offers by partnering with the hiring manager and any relevant stakeholders
- Work cross-functionally with legal, compensation/benefits, immigration, etc.
- Work directly with recruiting/business leaders to deeply understand the requirements for all hires and their impact on the company and product as a whole
Qualifications
- 8+ years of technical recruiting experience
- 3+ years of experience building and managing a high-performing technical recruiting team
- Experience in a fast-growth, dynamic environment and managing multiple pipelines/priorities
- Full-cycle recruiting experience, with experience closing tough candidates, managing demanding clients and developing key internal partnerships
- A good eye for talent with the ability to efficiently assess and teach others how
- Excellent communication skills and confidence to be in front of internal and external leaders
- Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to last-minute change
Bonus Qualifications
- Agency recruiting experience
- Experience recruiting for systems engineering
- Experience recruiting in the AI/robotics domain
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AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.