# Senior Technical Recruiter - Physical AI & Defense at Applied Intuition

- Company: Applied Intuition
- What the company does: Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.appliedintuition.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Applied/22dea741-d1c8-418d-824f-fc8b5986d799
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/applied-intuition-senior-technical-recruiter-physical-ai-and-defense/

## About the role

As a Technical Recruiter at Applied Intuition (an extremely strong Technical Sourcer looking for mentorship on full desk work are also urged to apply), you will partner closely with engineering and program leadership to design and execute hiring strategies that attract, evaluate, and close exceptional software engineering talent for our defense business unit.

## What they're looking for

- 4+ years of experience in technical recruiting, with meaningful experience hiring for high quality engineering talent
- Extremely strong candidate sourcing capabilities is required
- Strong business partnership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders using data and insights
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex searches in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting program priorities
- High ownership mindset with the ability to operate autonomously

Tags: Recruiting
