Technical Recruiter (Contract)

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Pickle Robot is seeking a contract Technical Recruiter to scale hardware, software and G&A teams in Charlestown, MA, on a temp-to-perm basis. You'll own full-cycle recruiting, partner with hiring managers, source candidates, screen and interview, coordinate candidate communications, and keep our ATS accurate while supporting People and Talent projects. Must-haves include 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, robotics or related tech background preferred, strong organization and communication skills, and comfort with ATS like Greenhouse or Lever. Available to start quickly, commit to 3-6 months, and work onsite four days a week. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight hardware and software hiring, robotics exposure and proven success in fast paced settings.

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Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven contract Technical Recruiter to help us build the teams powering the future of warehouse automation. This is a temporary-to-permanent role that will play a critical part in scaling our organization during a period of rapid growth. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to fill high-impact roles across hardware, software, and G&A functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across a variety of roles and departments, from intake through offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and define candidate profiles.
• Source and engage passive candidates using job boards, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and schedule follow-up interviews with hiring teams.
• Coordinate and manage candidate communication and interview logistics to ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain accurate data in our ATS and support reporting needs.
• Support ad hoc People and Talent projects as needed.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of recruiting experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience recruiting for deeply technical companies, with robotics or similar environments strongly preferred.
• Proven experience recruiting for both hardware and software engineering roles, as well as G&A positions.
• Meticulously organized with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using multiple ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, or similar).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Available to start quickly and commit to the full temporary assignment (approximately 3–6 months), with potential for conversion to a permanent role.
• Willing and able to work from our Charlestown, MA sites at least four times per week.

Pay at PickleAt Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.
About Pickle RobotWant to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.
Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.
Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.