Manager, Technical Recruiting
Zoox
Apply to this job Foster City, CA on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted January 13, 2026 Last posted January 13, 2026
Job description
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.
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
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.
Compensation (from employer):
160000–222000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Lead technical recruiting teams, develop hiring strategies for engineering talent, manage full-cycle recruiting.
Job title
Manager, Technical Recruiting
Experience level
8+ years
Industry
software
Location requirements
Foster City, CA, on-site preferred
Salary
160000–222000 USD per year
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
technical recruitingteam managementfull-cycle recruitingstakeholder collaborationcandidate assessment
Preferred skills
agency recruitingsystems engineeringai/robotics recruiting
Specializations
engineeringairoboticsfull-cycle recruiting
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Foster City, CA, USA
On-site City