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Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Overland AI · Seattle, WA · On-site

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About Overland AI

About Overland AI Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. Backed by 8VC.

About the role

We are seeking a high-ownership, full-cycle Contract Technical Recruiter to help scale Overland AI during a critical phase of growth. This role will be responsible for driving hiring across our technical teams, partnering closely with our internal recruiter, hiring managers and leadership to identify and close exceptional talent.

What they're looking for

  • 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a high-growth startup or technical environment
  • Experience recruiting for software engineering roles (e.g., robotics, autonomy, infrastructure)
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence hiring decisions and build trust with technical leaders
  • Experience managing multiple open roles simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Rippling) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and close candidates
More about this role

We are seeking a high-ownership, full-cycle Contract Technical Recruiter to help scale Overland AI during a critical phase of growth. This role will be responsible for driving hiring across our technical teams, partnering closely with our internal recruiter, hiring managers and leadership to identify and close exceptional talent.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and brings a strong ability to source, assess, and close candidates for highly technical roles. You will play a key role in shaping how we build the team—balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience. This position can be remote, or based in Seattle, WA.

  • Own full-cycle recruiting across technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and closing candidates.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, calibrate candidates, and drive effective hiring strategies.
  • Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates through outbound sourcing, referrals, and creative engagement strategies.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Overland’s mission, technology, and culture, and effectively communicate this to candidates.
  • Drive a...

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