About the role

Senior Technical Recruiter building quantum-computing teams at Photonic. Leading niche technical hiring, workforce planning, and recruitment-process improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle hiring for highly specialized roles across varied business areas.
Develop sourcing strategies for rare talent markets using industry networks, research communities, academic labs, conferences, and talent ecosystems.
Evaluate technical candidates for technical capability, competencies, and culture fit.
Build proactive pipelines for specialized talent in hardware, algorithms, architecture, and engineering.
Manage offers and closing for senior and international candidates, including competing offers and relocation.
Advise hiring managers and technical leads on talent availability, benchmarking, and compensation insights.
Collaborate with People leaders on headcount planning, role design, leveling, and organizational scaling.
Educate and influence hiring managers and leaders on hiring best practices, candidate experience, and interview rigor.
Support compliance with Photonic’s People and Recruitment processes.
Build, document, and continuously improve recruitment processes and ensure adherence.
Track and report hiring metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, and offer acceptance, to identify bottlenecks and improve results.
Maintain a transparent, empathetic, and fast candidate experience.

6+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including at least 3 years recruiting for engineering and scientific roles across hardware and software.
Experience in quantum, photonics, semiconductors, or another deep tech field is a strong asset.
Track record of sourcing and closing PhD-level and niche talent globally, with familiarity with cross-border hiring and relocation.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and technical leadership in a rapidly scaling environment.
Strong technical fluency and ability to hold credible conversations with scientists and engineers.
Experience influencing hiring strategy, workforce planning, and interview design.
Exceptional communication, organization, and candidate-experience skills.
Experience driving and contributing to recruitment program and process development.
Hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system and using data to improve hiring.
Submit a resume and cover letter in one file.
Cover letter must describe a hard-to-fill technical role closed, the approach taken, and why the candidate would be a great fit at Photonic.

Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing.
Shape how we scale: you’ll have real influence over how our recruiting function grows.
Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day.
Inclusive company culture that values collaboration.
Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected.
Competitive compensation package including stock options and relocation assistance for global talent.
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments.
Hiring-process accommodations available upon request.