Technical Recruiter - Contract

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA

ABOUT THE TEAM


As a key member of Anduril's recruiting team, you will be responsible for taking hiring requirements, sourcing and screening candidates, tracking/managing them through the interview process, closing hires, and reporting on metrics. To achieve this, you will be given the autonomy and tools to execute on our strategy to build and develop Anduril's world class team. We are looking for someone who can handle high levels of ownership while tackling every aspect of recruiting and is excited to be part of a small team where no task is too big or too small. This role primarily focuses on software recruiting for our Air & Ground Deterrence team, with occasional involvement in hardware recruiting.

This role will be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA or Seattle, WA. This role is open to 6-month contract only with eligibility to convert.

WHAT YOU’LL DO


  • Consistently source and track a high volume of candidates, while maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders

  • Establish deep trust and partnership with business leaders to help influence talent strategy while executing on hiring deliverables

  • Develop a strong understanding of the mission while learning how to effectively pitch the team and opportunity, ultimately closing exceptional technical talent for the organization

  • Track and analyze pipeline and performance data to gain insights into areas of improvement

  • Build recruiting strategies that contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implementing best practices around referrals and process improvements where needed

  • Act as a subject matter expert in prospecting techniques and tools used for information retrieval, data extraction, web-scraping, continuous process improvement, process automation, and candidate management

  • Conduct interviews with potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios

  • Engage passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean strings, referrals, and SOBO campaigns

  • Drive diverse talent into the organization, consistently ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruiting process with proactive communication and engagement

CORE REQUIREMENTS



  • 5+ years experience sourcing for technical roles & engaging top tier software talent

  • Multiple years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, including working directly with Hiring Managers, driving strategic recruiting efforts based on business needs, profile calibration, and updating pipeline progress via reporting

  • Strong understanding of the technical skills and experience required for software engineering positions within the business

  • Clear and effective communication with candidates to understand motivation, drivers, and fit within the organization

  • Experience managing various funnels of candidates and keeping track of their progress throughout the recruitment process

  • Working knowledge of recruiting tools like Greenhouse and Gem

  • Familiarity with a wide variety of sourcing avenues

  • Experience acting in a consultative manner where your guidance has led to improved outcomes, and a positive candidate experience, while earning the respect of your peers and clients

  • Ability to work autonomously with little supervision, while staying highly collaborative

  • No task is beneath you. You’re a team player and hungry, go-getter that does “whatever it takes” to deliver for your teammates and stakeholders

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS



  • Experience working at both a recruiting agency and fast-paced startup environment

  • Experience recruiting for Software Engineer, Robotics Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Program Manager and Technical Program Manager requisitions

  • Experience recruiting for positions in the autonomous vehicle, robotics, or DoD field

US Hourly Range

$50 - $70 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits


  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits


  • Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

  • Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan


  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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Posted 2026-02-13

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