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Applied Intuition is a $15B Series A AI company (founded 2017) powering physical AI for autonomous systems across automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. The company serves 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the U.S. military, with offices globally including Sunnyvale HQ, Washington D.C., San Diego, and international locations.
As a Senior Technical Recruiter for the defense business unit, you will own full-cycle recruiting for software engineers, ML engineers, and technical talent with defense-relevant experience. This is a business-critical role at the intersection of autonomy and national security.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies to identify and hire exceptional software and ML engineers for both cleared and non-cleared talent pools
- Partner with engineering leaders, program managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand hiring needs, clearance requirements, and long-term workforce strategy
- Leverage AI and agentic coding tools to automate recruiting workflows and increase productivity
- Lead structured, high-quality interview processes assessing technical excellence, problem-solving, and cultural fit
- Build and maintain pipelines into defense-adjacent talent communities
- Provide leadership with data-driven insights on funnel health, pass-through rates, and time-to-fill metrics
- Deliver exceptional candidate experience and represent Applied Intuition's mission within the defense and national security talent community
Required qualifications:
- 4+ years of technical recruiting experience with proven success hiring high-quality engineering talent
- Extremely strong candidate sourcing capabilities
- Strong business partnership skills and ability to influence stakeholders with data and insights
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex searches in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities
- High ownership mindset and ability to operate autonomously
Nice-to-have:
- Experience recruiting software or systems engineers for autonomy, robotics, embedded systems, or defense platforms (UAS, ground vehicles, C2 systems)
- Familiarity with modern ATS platforms like Ashby or Greenhouse
Compensation includes base salary, equity (options/RSUs), comprehensive health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. The company operates in-office (5 days/week) from the D.C. office with flexibility for occasional remote work.
