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Path Robotics is building embodied AI systems that enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world. The Early Career & University Relations Recruiter will own the strategy and execution of Path's early talent programs, building strong pipelines of emerging engineering and technical talent.
In partnership with the Manager of Talent Acquisition, you will identify target universities, programs, and relationships that can become long-term sources of exceptional talent. Your responsibilities span three core areas:
University Relations & Partnerships: Develop a focused strategy for target universities with strong robotics, AI/ML, computer science, and engineering programs. Build long-term relationships with professors, research labs, faculty, career centers, and student organizations. Design campus engagement strategies including career fairs, technical talks, research partnerships, and student events. Identify creative opportunities for Path engineers and technical leaders to build meaningful relationships with students and faculty. Position Path as a destination for top robotics and AI talent beyond recruiting.
Recruiting & Candidate Experience: Own end-to-end recruiting for interns, co-ops, and early career hires from sourcing through offer acceptance. Proactively identify and engage high-potential students rather than relying solely on inbound applications. Build talent communities and pipelines ahead of hiring needs. Partner with hiring managers to develop efficient evaluation processes for early career talent. Deliver a candidate experience that reflects Path's fast-moving, collaborative, and highly technical culture.
Internship & Early Talent Experience: Build and manage a structured internship and co-op program that gives students meaningful, high-impact work. Partner with managers to define projects, mentorship, expectations, and success measures. Create programming that exposes early talent to Path's technology, leadership, and broader business. Own the intern and co-op conversion strategy, identifying high performers early and creating pathways into full-time opportunities. Continuously gather feedback to improve the program.
Employer Brand & Talent Market Presence: Build Path's presence within university, robotics, AI, and engineering communities. Partner with Marketing and technical leaders to develop compelling content highlighting Path's technology, people, and engineering challenges. Create opportunities for Path employees to serve as technical ambassadors through speaking engagements and university events. Develop creative ways to differentiate Path from larger competitors. Measure the effectiveness of events, partnerships, and university investments.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in university recruiting, early careers, university relations, or technical talent programs
- Experience building or significantly scaling an early careers or university recruiting program
- Demonstrated success developing relationships with universities, faculty, research labs, career centers, and student organizations
- Experience recruiting technical talent, ideally across robotics, AI/ML, software, hardware, or engineering
- Strong program management skills with ability to take initiatives from strategy through hands-on execution
- Experience using recruiting data and market insights to determine resource allocation
- Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to influence and partner with technical leaders
- Comfortable operating in a high-growth environment where programs are still being built and priorities move quickly
- Willingness to travel to universities, conferences, and recruiting events as needed
